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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.

The Mary Sue

Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina

WNBL superstar Isobel Borlase blazed brightly from the bench to help the Australian Opals to a comfortable win over Argentina.

AAP

Caitlin Clark Shines as Team USA Rolls Over Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier Opener

Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers powered Team USA to a blowout win.

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Why Caitlin Clark Is Wearing No. 12—Not No. 22—for Team USA

Clark, who has worn No. 22 at Iowa and on the Indiana Fever, is switching it up at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Three Potential Replacements for Iran at 2026 World Cup

Iran’s sports minister has declared that the nation cannot participate in a tournament cohosted by the United States “under any circumstance.”

Sports Illustrated

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.

Euronews

PSG v Chelsea live: Late Kvaratskhelia show gives hosts command of Champions League last-16 tie

Chelsea fell to a disappointing defeat at the hands of the defending champions in their round-of-16 first leg in Paris

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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?

FourFourTwo

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

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

Sports Illustrated

Iran Women's Football Players Seek Asylum In Australia Over Fears Of Punishment At Home

Seven members of Iran's women's football team granted asylum in Australia after national anthem protest at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

International Business Times UK

USMNT Announces Training Base for 2026 World Cup After Change of Plan

The U.S. begins group stage play on June 12 against Paraguay.

Sports Illustrated

Iran’s sports minister rules out World Cup participation – reports

Iran are due to play all three of their group games at this summer’s finals in the United States.

The Independent UK

Iran Sports Minister Rules Out 2026 World Cup Participation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested the exact opposite only hours earlier.

Sports Illustrated

Dibble to Duverger: other goalkeeper nightmares after Kinsky’s horror show

After Antonin Kinsky’s Spurs woes at Atlético, we recall five more matches the keeper in question would sooner forget

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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

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How a small town near São Paulo made Brazil a standard bearer for cricket’s global growth

A chance romance helped Poços de Caldas become a hotbed for the sport that, from East Timor to Nigeria, is spreading its wings like never before

The Guardian - US

Teenager Noahkai Banks’ position and passing have him on the US’s World Cup radar

The German-American dual-national brings a skillset the US could use this summer, but his international future is up in the air

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Evening Standard

Chelsea aim for statement win over PSG which no one can belittle

Blues have bragging rights over PSG after last summer’s Club World Cup, not that few onlookers cared

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Should India Continue With Jasprit Bumrah as T20I Captain?

Riding high on a historic triumph in Ahmedabad, India’s T20I captain unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the future: lead India to Olympic gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and defend the T20 World Cup title later that year in Australia and New Zealand.

Evening Standard

'Of course' Donald Trump will welcome Iran to World Cup, insists FIFA president Gianni Infantino

FIFA Peace Prize winner recently said he “does not care” about Iran’s involvement

AAP

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ to compete at World Cup – Gianni Infantino

The team’s participation at the finals has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28.

Evening Standard

How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

A rematch of the Club World Cup final awaits the Blues in the Champions League last 16

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

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