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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Iran seek to have World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico

US president Donald Trump said last week he did not think it was “appropriate” for Iran to be at the World Cup “for their own life and safety”.

The Independent UK

Iran still set to play in World Cup despite Trump safety warning, says Asian football chief

Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in doubt following social media comments made by US president Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Official Statement Adds Another Twist to Iran’s 2026 World Cup Participation

The attempts at more clarity from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have only led to further confusion.

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Dan Burn exclusive “There’s no way that final meant as much to Liverpool players and fans as it did to us – winning the League Cup that day was like winning the World Cup” The Geordie defender reflects on Newcastle United’s cup final victory one year on

The boy from Blyth's header set his boyhood club on their way to a first domestic trophy in 70 years

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The Kansas City mayor on housing England at World Cup 2026, ICE fears and Trump’s ‘bluster’

INTERVIEW: Ahead of a World Cup fraught with controversy, Democrat mayor Lucas tells Richard Jolly about how he’s striving to put Kansas City - England’s base for the tournament - on the map for the right reasons

The Independent UK

Mexico City sets the world record for the largest soccer class

Mexico City set a world record on Sunday with the largest soccer class ever, with 9,500 participants in the capital’s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June

The Independent UK

George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

Jamie George said the head coach is ‘the perfect person’ to lead England into the World Cup, adding that the Nations Championship game against the Springboks will be ‘an amazing opportunity’

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‘I would like to play against my brother – him for Ghana and me for Spain. My parents would have a heart attack because they wouldn’t know who to go with!’ Nico Williams hoping to live out his World Cup dream this summer

The Spanish winger could come up against his brother Inaki at this summer’s tournament

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Iran Blasts Trump Over FIFA World Cup Safety Claims and Warns USA as Host Nation Could Be Excluded Instead

Iran rejects Trump's FIFA World Cup safety warning and insists no country can exclude it from the tournament, warning the US host nation could face scrutiny if teams cannot be guaranteed security.

International Business Times UK

Iran say USA should be banned from World Cup 2026 after Trump claims ‘not appropriate’ for them to play

The US president had previously stated that he didn’t think it was ‘appropriate’ that the Iranian team participated at the World Cup ‘for their own life and safety’

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play

US-Israel war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team’s status unclear

The Guardian - US

World Cup 2026 broadcasters: The complete list of TV hosts in every country

World Cup 2026 broadcasters are still being announced, as the global game is beamed into every home and venue on the planet this summer

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Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup

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The Guardian - US

Donald Trump says Iran should not play in World Cup for their ‘life and safety’

Donald Trump said Iran’s team are welcome to the World Cup but that he does not believe it is appropriate they be there ‘for their own life and safety’

International Business Times UK

Iran May Skip 2026 World Cup After Khamenei Killing—Trump Says 'I Really Don't Care'

Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt after its sports minister ruled out playing following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Mary Sue

In a move as tone-deaf as it gets, Trump’s World Cup welcome for Iran collapses after a blunt statement from the nation

Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali, has officially declared that the nation cannot participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup after the United States killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This firm statement comes after weeks of escalating conflict and marks a definitive withdrawal from the global tournament.

Euronews

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer.

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World Cup 2026: Every training base and hotel revealed

Where are the 48 World Cup 2026 teams staying and training across North America?

Sports Illustrated

Mexico National Team Star to Miss 2026 World Cup Following Serious Injury

Injuries continue to plague El Tri with the World Cup fast approaching.

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s sports minister says football team will not play at 2026 World Cup

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the US killed their leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the sports minister has said

The Independent UK

Infantino says Trump assured him Iran are welcome at World Cup

Iran are scheduled to play three matches in the United States

AAP

Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.

Euronews

Wizz Air plans to launch charter flights from the UK to the US for the World Cup

The airline expects strong interest from football teams participating in the World Cup.

AAP

Wallabies raid NRL ranks in pursuit of World Cup glory

Rugby Australia is making no secret of its intention to build the best possible Wallabies team for the 2027 World Cup - even if that means poaching the NRL.

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