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World Cup participation Iran says that the country’s institutions are fully prepared for its national football team’s participation in the 2026
World Cup 2026 kit was also unveiled at the event, following which the team will travel to Turkiye to continue their preparations
team’s recent success. Here, players prepare for a training session.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3385x3385+846+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2F3d%2F5845dbfa460aaa98b9629800805c%2F04-2026-npr-football-edits-14.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5796264/cape-verde-tiny-nation-massive-world-cup-dream) ### [2026 World Cup
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preparations for the FIFA World Cup appear to be on track, as social media posts from the team’s official account hint at an upcoming tournament kit reveal and show the squad training
2026) - Pedro Bettencourt, president of the country's prestigious Youth Football Training School known by its Portuguese acronym EPIF, says he's seen a change in young players since the national team's success. Here
teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and of development funding available to all 211 member associations. “The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be groundbreaking in terms of its financial contribution to the global football
prepare for the World Cup. ## Panama: New Tecumseth, Ontario, Canada **Training:** Nottawasaga Training Center **Accommodation:** Nottawasaga Resort & Conference Centre **Fixtures:** Ghana (June 17, Toronto), Croatia (June 23, Toronto), England (June 27, New York-New Jersey
preparing for the World Cup? Curacao played two international friendlies in March, losing 2-0 to China in Sydney before being thrashed 5-1 by Australia in Melbourne. They are due to face Scotland
prepared to respond to any escalation. Separately, Israel says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a “secret” visit to the United Arab Emirates during the war on Iran, where he met the UAE president, according
2026-1776671102](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-Teams-that-have-qualified-for-the-World-Cup-2026-1776671102.png?quality=80) ## What are the key dates for squad announcements before the World Cup? ### May 11: Preliminary squad list National teams must submit a preliminary list by May 11, with a minimum
Cup, in Tucson, Arizona, on May 7, 2026. In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers. In Washington, President Donald Trump threatens nothing less than "complete victory" will suffice
2026 Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/reuters_69f11f49-1777409865.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C478&quality=80) Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi reacts after sustaining an injury while playing for his club PSG [Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters
teams’, as well as their own, safety following the targeting of Trump. “Their [US] own security service allowed a single person with a shotgun into the most secure building in the world, and missed every
2026 whereby single yellow cards in the final competition will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals,” it said. At the last World Cup, players had to serve
World Cup last July, [beating them 2-0](/sports/2025/7/5/nine-man-psg-into-club-world-cup-semis-with-wild-2-0-win-over-bayern-munich) in the quarterfinals. Whatever happens, plenty of goals seem likely – both sides have scored 38 in the Champions League so far this season, more than
2026-1776670778](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-How-teams-are-group-World-Cup-2026-1776670778.png?quality=80) Speculation about Iran’s participation has been rife, with officials from both Iran and the US weighing in. In a statement on Wednesday, however, Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani
2026 Champions League final](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/952/cpsprodpb/7d5a/live/95010320-4932-11f1-a36a-6bbcbd5b2296.jpg)Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Arsenal have not won a European trophy since the Cup Winners' Cup in 1994 ## 'A world away' from over-celebration - expert's view
team to claim a domestic treble of trophies. The other side to achieve the feat? Guardiola's City in 2019. The Spaniard's troops have already lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley this season, remain