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US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’

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Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about?

2026 tournament. But she has not been named among the opening ceremony performers. ![INTERACTIVE-Football FIFA Teams that have qualified for the World Cup

World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament?

FIFA World Cup 2026. While the 48-team tournament will feature young prodigies and veterans

Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad

teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026? Take our quiz [here](https://interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/2026/how-well-do-you-know-football/).*

Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution

teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026? Take our quiz [here](https://interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/2026/how-well-do-you-know-football/).*

Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly star picks in Senegal’s World Cup squad

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Tuchel leaves Palmer and Foden out of England’s 2026 World Cup squad

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‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup

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South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach

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Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind

World Cup roster for the U.S. Men's National Team. **Courtesy of Charlotte FC** Courtesy of Charlotte FC There's a lot riding on the 2026 FIFA

Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran

team ahead of their departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Tehran on May 13, 2026

Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

team in his third World Cup [Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters] ### **⚽** Iraq - World Cup appearances: 2 (1986, 2026) - Best finish: Group stage (1986) - Overall record: W0 D0 L3 - FIFA

Brentford and Fulham share the points after goalless draw

team's victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark

Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye

World Cup, on May 21, 2026. The Iranian football federation vice-president said on May 20, 2026 he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team

Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across three countries. The United States, Mexico and Canada will host matches from June 11 to July 19, with an expanded pool of 48 teams

Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries?

World Cup 2026 final draw [Amber Searls-Imagn Images] ## Expanded format needs more venues, huge infrastructure FIFA’s decision to expand the participation pool from 32 to 48 teams

Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup matches as FIFA changes stance

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What’s happening at the World Cup one day before tournament starts?

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Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?

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FIFA chief Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices

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