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Mexico To Host Iranian Soccer Team During World Cup After U.S. Rejects Doing So

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her nation would welcome the Iranian national soccer team during the World Cup after the U.S. said it wouldn't.

International Business Times

Canada should ban fossil fuel ads ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

When the FIFA Men’s World Cup arrives in Toronto soon, it will be accompanied by one of its highly controversial Major Worldwide Partners, Saudi Arabia’s national fossil fuel company, Saudi Aramco.

The Conversation

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Ahead of the 1994 World Cup – the first staged in the United States – players were asked to do something they never had before: sign a fair play declaration. The document, in which the soccer stars of the day pledged to respect the rules and opponents, was part of…

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Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price

COMMENT: Tom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in Soccer Aid – which has raised £120m for Unicef

The Independent UK

Monterrey welcomes the World Cup with a cutting-edge stadium, searing heat and carne asada

Monterrey is gearing up to host the 2026 World Cup with its cutting-edge soccer stadium and vibrant culture

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Sam Kerr: ‘There's one thing that drives me to eat well, look after my body and…’ – The Matildas’ captain reveals her mindset behind relentless ambition

Sam Kerr, a football icon, reveals her driving force is winning. This ambition shapes her daily life, pushing her through challenges. Her philosophy emphasizes consistency during setbacks. This mindset is crucial for success in any field, not just sports. It highlights the power of purpose in overcoming hardship and achieving…

The Economic Times

Conference Titles for Teams in West Since Realignment

A breakdown of championships won across all sports in the Big Ten, Big 12, Mountain West, ACC, and WCC in 2024-25 and 2025-26.

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Iran's national soccer team to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, says Sheinbaum

Iran's national soccer team will not stay in the United States during the World Cup. Instead, they will be based in Mexico. The team will travel to the U.S. only for their scheduled matches. This decision comes after U.S. authorities declined to host the squad throughout the tournament. Mexico's president…

The Economic Times

Cricket and soccer are Australian sporting giants. How can they be struggling financially?

Cricket and soccer are two of, if not the biggest national sporting codes in Australia.

The Conversation

When is Soccer Aid 2026? Date, kick-off time, lineups, tickets, TV and h2h results

Charity football match returns for a special anniversary this weekend

Evening Standard

Mexico’s president says country has ‘no issue’ hosting Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions

The team is still scheduled to play its matches in the U.S., but its new base has been relocated to Tijuana, Mexico

The Independent UK

The U.S. campaigned to host the World Cup. Now soccer fans will trade their countries' train system for the U.S.'s 'D' rated infrastructure

Welcome to the World Cup, where the bus is a school bus, the train costs $98, and there’s no sidewalk to the stadium.

Fortune

The Best Premier League Teams Ever to Be Relegated—Ranked

These Premier League sides were simply too good to be relegated, yet still ended up going down.

Sports Illustrated

Former Princeton Student Found Lifeless In Jail After Horrific Crime Against Brother Included Eyeball Consumption

Matthew Hertgen believed a “sacrificial” homicide was necessary to save the world.

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Juventus-Torino derby kicks off 1 hour late after fan seriously injured in clashes outside stadium

The Serie A soccer derby between Juventus and Torino has kicked off around an hour behind schedule after a fan was seriously injured in clashes between rival supporters outside the stadium

Sports Illustrated

Iran Moves World Cup Base Amid Ongoing War With the U.S., Security Concerns

FIFA will allow Iran to move their soccer training base, according to the president of the Iranian soccer federation.

The Independent UK

Former elite college soccer player who beat his brother to death with golf clubs found dead in his prison cell, report says

A judge ruled in March that Matthew Hertgen was legally insane at the time of his brother's 2025 killing

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Sunderland: Embarrassing Blues Season Comes to Fitting End

Chelsea won’t play European soccer in 2026–27.

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Domino’s to give away $1 million worth of free pizzas at FIFA World Cup contest in US: Here's how to grab one

Domino's is offering over 60,000 free medium pizzas to US soccer fans if any player receives a red card during the tournament. To enter, fans must register by June 10 and be Domino's Rewards members. Additionally, 75,000 free pizzas are being given to EA Sports FC 26 players through in-game…

Sports Illustrated

The Seven Highest Paid Soccer Players in the World—Ranked

The highest-paid soccer players in the world earn truly eye-watering amounts of money.

The Independent UK

Senegal fans jailed over chaotic Afcon final are pardoned by Morocco’s king

The fans were sentenced in February to prison terms of up to a year

The Independent UK

Iran says team's base camp for World Cup has been moved to Mexico from the US

Iran’s soccer team says it has moved its base camp for the World Cup to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA, according to the president of the Iran Football Federation

The Guardian - US

Can ‘slow progress’ lead the United States to produce a top-20 player in the world?

Figures from around the American men’s soccer scene agree that the talent level is rising, but much work remains to improve the US men’s national team

Sports Illustrated

MLS Predictions: Matchday 15 As Final Send-Off Before 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 MLS season wraps up its pre-World Cup section with a full slate of soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Hull vs. Middlesbrough: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Remarkable circumstances mean Boro face the Tigers in soccer’s “richest game.”

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