President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States’ first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs. “I did not know that number,” the billionaire Trump told the New York Post, adding “I would certainly like to be […]
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Iran says no one can exclude it from World Cup after Trump warning
Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump’s warning that their “life and safety” would be at risk in the US. The Iranian team also said in the social media post on Thursday that the United States should not be allowed to co-host […]
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Trump says Iran shouldn’t come to World Cup for ‘own life and safety’
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran’s football team Thursday their “life and safety” would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
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Iran War tests Trump-Infantino ‘bromance’
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup
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Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
Argentina’s superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honor of their 2025 MLS Cup championship.
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Rights groups warn against U.S. raids during World Cup
Organizations including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the ACLU cautioned against raids outside U.S. arenas.
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Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
President Donald Trump on Monday announced special fast-track visas for people holding tickets to the 2026 World Cup.
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Wednesday AM: USMNT injuries take some of shine off positives of October window. Also: The Wright stuff.
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more soccer news! Good morning! With the end of the busy men’s international window, attention turns today to the women. We’ll get the latest USWNT roster in the morning. There will also be the Concacaf W Champions Cup with its USA-Mexico group deciders (Orlando Pride vs. Pachuca and Washington […]
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Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from U.S. cities for security reasons if necessary.
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Seattle organizers promise ‘spectacular’ World Cup ‘safe for all’
Seattle World Cup 2026 organizers are confident in their plans to make sure everyone enjoys a memorable stay next summer.