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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Socceroos' mystery World Cup rivals no concern: Popovic

Despite not having all their group stage opponents confirmed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is not letting that affect preparations.

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Fifa passes groundbreaking new regulations affecting all teams

It hopes the new rule will address a troubling issue within the sport

The Independent UK

Fifa president responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games out of US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the World Cup will proceed as scheduled, rejecting Iran's request to move its games from the United States to Mexico.

The Independent UK

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Want to Spend the Night in Mexico City's Stadium Azteca? Airbnb and Hugo Sánchez Are Hosting

Airbnb announced a special experience in Mexico that will allow a group of four guests to spend the night of April 5 inside Mexico City Stadium, the venue known for decades as Estadio Azteca, with Hugo Sanchez as host.

Latin Times

Fifa issues decisions on Iran’s World Cup request and Israel complaint

Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled

The Independent UK

War, oil, and an unpaid TSA: The perfect storm of travel chaos feels like the pandemic all over again

Flights face new disruption as war, oil costs, and TSA pay issues hit travelers

Fortune

'I believe': Viktor Gyokeres tipped to shine for Sweden amid Alexander Isak injury

Graham Potter hopes Arsenal star will step up in countryman’s absence

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Meg Jones to captain Red Roses in Women’s Six Nations

Jones will lead England in the absence of Zoe Stratford, who is pregnant

The Independent UK

Iran football chief clarifies stance on World Cup participation

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The Independent UK

Iran football chief vows to ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ amid bid to move matches to Mexico

Iran’s participation in this summer’s World Cup is in doubt after Donald Trump claimed it would not be ‘appropriate’ for them to play ‘for their life and safety’

The Independent UK

New bill would bar ICE raids near World Cup matches in US host cities

Nellie Pou’s bill follows refusal of ICE chief Todd Lyons to rule out enforcement near stadiums and fan festivals

The Guardian - US

Iran will ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ – federation president

Iran are due to play all three of their group matches in the US.

The Independent UK

Premier League to consult with clubs over giving VAR more power next season

There are set to be VAR checks for corner kicks at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

African football boss defends ruling that gave Cup of Nations title to Morocco

Africa’s top football body on Thursday defended a decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after disciplinary rulings over the final. Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), said the organisation’s disciplinary and appeals panels had acted…

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The Guardian - AU

Record crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women’s Asian Cup been a success?

Tournament organisers point to strong TV audiences and reaching a wider range of fans even as Australia have failed to sell out matches on home soil

Sports Illustrated

Canada Roster Takeaways: Striker, Center Back Battles Define World Cup Tune-Up Matches

Injured defenders Moïse Bombito and Alistair Johnston also rejoin the CanMNT as training players.

The Independent UK

Ex-England youth star Harvey Vale named in Republic of Ireland World Cup play-offs squad

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The Independent UK

Premier League extends away ticket price cap in boost to travelling fans

Premier League away tickets will remain capped at £30 for at least another two years

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You might be watching the World Cup in a very different way this year... free on YouTube

YouTube and FIFA have announced a deal expanding access to the World Cup this summer

The Independent UK

Former England youth captain called up by Republic of Ireland for World Cup play-offs

Republic of Ireland named their squad on Thursday for next week’s World Cup play-offs

The Independent UK

North Korea qualifies for Women’s World Cup for first time since 2011 doping scandal

North Korea have booked their spot at next year’s Women’s World Cup

AAP

On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

A hat-trick from Hong Song-Ok in a dominant 4-0 defeat of Taiwan has ensured North Korea will return to the World Cup despite their early Asian Cup exit.

The Independent UK

Three major England decisions facing Thomas Tuchel ahead of latest squad announcement

England will play Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in the last international break before Tuchel names his squad for the World Cup

Evening Standard

Nigeria to discover World Cup 2026 fate after commencing process of appeal

FIFA have already rejected Nigeria’s initial petition

The Guardian - UK

Iran will boycott the US but not the World Cup, country’s football head says

Iran will ‘boycott the United States’ but ‘not the World Cup’, the Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, has said

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