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matches there. Iran last week accused the US of [denying visas to "integral" members of its national football team's backroom staff](/news/articles/cy8286nqz87o). That was after officials in Washington said Iranian players had been given
World Cup is offering a rare opportunity to experience football at its best. And they are cherishing the moment. Michele Churchill, who travelled from Virginia with her three children to attend the opening match, called
Concerns remain about the potential presence of [US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)](/news/articles/cp80ljjd5rwo) at stadiums, and how fans could be affected. With 48 hours still to go until the World Cup kicks off, does
World Cup, taking place from June 11 to July 19, noting that the team has qualified and expressed its willingness to compete despite the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. “But Iran has to come
concern lies with “soft targets” – including hotels, transportation hubs and fan gatherings across the country. “Planning to protect the Fifa [World Cup 2026](https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-2026) has been going on for many months
matches. Haiti return to the World Cup after a five-decade hiatus, having last played in 1974. ## Iran: Tuscon, Arizona, US **Training:** Kino Sports Complex **Accommodation:** Unconfirmed **Fixtures:** New Zealand (June 15, Los Angeles), Belgium
matches and squad **Previous World Cup appearances:** 8 **Best performance:** Third place (1966) **First appearance:** 1966 (England) **Top goal scorer:** Eusebio (9) **Most appearances:** Cristiano Ronaldo (22) **Player to watch:** Cristiano Ronaldo **FIFA world ranking
matches in last year's Fifa Club World Cup in the United States impacted by thunderstorms. This was not the first tournament warm-up game to suffer delays caused by storms either - and many fans
US World Cup](/sports/2026/5/9/world-cup-2026-how-united-states-football-has-evolved-since-1994-hosting), back in 1994. The only concerns will be his fitness and freshness after a long and gruelling season, and whether he has enough creativity behind him to help him unlock
us a big setback, and we thought 'OK, what can we do better?' "We have a year to work on that. But the first thing is now we have to play Ukraine. We want
concerned immigration enforcement after visitors entered the US. While the role of immigration enforcement agents at the World Cup has not been made clear, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons said
US and Europe during the last decade. Lauren Abunassar [reports from one](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/10/witchcraft-retreat-ireland) on an Irish estate. “Equal parts ancient folk magic, herbal remedies and self-soothing rituals, witchcraft encompasses everything from
concerns”, despite having been listed as one of FIFA’s 52 World Cup referees. Trump has targeted both Somalia and the Somali-American community with [inflammatory rhetoric](/news/2025/12/4/from-mogadishu-to-minneapolis-somalis-reject-trumps-bigoted-remarks), at one time calling the community “garbage
US-Mexico border. But they have hit hurdles in recent months, namely a burst of violence in Guadalajara in February, triggered by the [killing](/news/2026/2/24/the-killing-of-mexican-drug-lord-el-mencho-how-it-unfolded) of Mexico’s most powerful cartel boss. The bloodshed
match between Chelsea and Benfica. It prompted the Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to say the US is "[probably not the right place to do the competition](/sport/football/articles/cx2nq51wd1yo)". ## How hot is it likely to get? Many
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Cup warm-up games against Denmark in Liege, Belgium, on June 3, and Chile in southern Spain on June 9. Both matches are going ahead as planned, team spokesman Jerry Kalemo told The Associated Press
Cup kicking off on Thursday. Some supporters have now been told to make last-minute trips to the US Consulate in Belfast to secure approval of their visas. First Minister John Swinney said
matches at the tournament taking place in the US. The signatories are critical of Fifa, accusing it of failing to issue "concrete guarantees" on safety for travellers "while its president, Gianni Infantino, has aligned himself
US, Canada and Mexico, up from 32 teams and 64 matches in Qatar four years ago. FIFA expects the tournament to generate a record $13bn in revenue over its four-year cycle, compared with