FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled on Thursday as he kicked off the global football body’s summit in Vancouver. Iran’s participation at this year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of war […]
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Iran prepares for ‘proud and successful participation’
Iran appears to be looking forward to heading to the United States to compete the World Cup, where it will play New Zealand June 15 and Belgium June 21 in Inglewood and Egypt June 26 in Seattle. An Iranian government spokesperson told AP that Team Melli is preparing for “proud and successful participation,” suggesting it values the […]
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‘Iran will be at World Cup’ and play in USA, FIFA’s Infantino says
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran “will be at the World Cup” and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war. “Iran will be at the World Cup,” Infantino said at half-time of Iran’s friendly against Costa Rica in Turkey. “That’s why we’re here. […]
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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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What They’re Saying: Michel Platini
Michel Platini on his former No. 2, FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Infantino defends World Cup 2026 ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organizers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks.
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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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World Cup 2026 draw goes to Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 — and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy. The 48-team event is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, and Trump has made a big […]
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Club World Cup: Quite an American presence in Washington
After they went to the Oval House, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah went out and beat Al-Ain 5-0 at the Club World Cup.
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Soccer’s reputation is on the line this summer, in more ways than one
In recent decades, there has always been some sort of World Cup dress rehearsal. The Club World Cup, which starts on Saturday, takes it to an entirely new level.