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FIFA rejects Iran's push to move World Cup matches out of US to Mexico

The 2026 World Cup schedule will remain unchanged as FIFA pushed back on Iran's push to relocate their three group-stage matches out of the U.S. and into Mexico.

17 Mar, 15:30 — 19 Mar, 01:34
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APVery High1d ago

Adams, Wright and Luna will miss US friendlies vs. Belgium and Portugal while Reyna makes roster - AP News

Adams, Wright and Luna will miss US friendlies vs. Belgium and Portugal while Reyna makes roster  AP News

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BBCHigh1d ago

Arsenal eye Bayern's Goretzka - Tuesday's gossip

Arsenal face competition for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka, AC Milan look at Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott, while Brighton look to secure German international Said el Mala, plus more.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster signals door is ‘still open’ for World Cup hopefuls

Gio Reyna is in the squad for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, while top prospect Noahkai Banks hasn’t yet decided if he’ll represent the US or Germany Mauricio Pochettino made clear Tuesday that his 27-man squad is not a carbon copy of his expected roster for the 2026 World Cup. There will be cuts and corresponding recalls made from the roster for the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal at the end of the month in Atlanta. The latest roster includes four goalkeepers and 10 changes...

By Jeff Rueter

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Fox NewsMixed13h ago

Caitlin Clark earns top honors at FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark won the MVP of the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament after missing most of the 2025 WNBA season with injuries.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

FIFA rejects Iran’s request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico

The 2026 World Cup matches will be played as per schedule announced last year, the football organisation says.

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The IndependentMostly Factual11h ago

Bolton launches new Ryder Cup 2035 bid as major funding package is unveiled

The Ryder Cup has not been staged in England since 2002, but Bolton is hoping to end that drought in 2035

By Andy Hampson

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Soccer-Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

March 19 (Reuters) - The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual17h ago

'Anxiety ho rahi thi': Shivam Dube explains why he took train after T20 World Cup win

Following India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, Shivam Dube bypassed his flight to rush home to his family. He opted for an early morning train to Mumbai, traveling discreetly in a 3rd AC compartment. Dube's crucial contributions with bat and ball cemented his status as an impactful all-rounder in the triumphant campaign.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

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straits-timesMostly Factual19h ago

Australia captain Molineux fit for West Indies tour ahead of T20 World Cup - The Straits Times

Australia captain Molineux fit for West Indies tour ahead of T20 World Cup  The Straits Times

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The WeekMostly Factual13h ago

US attacks on Iran throws World Cup into turmoil

Iranian football team won’t travel to America – and Iraq struggles to qualify for tournament when airspace is closed

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

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el-universal-englishMostly Factual17h ago

El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as all 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be moved to Mexico - Mexico News Daily

El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as all 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be moved to Mexico  Mexico News Daily

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Mexico NewsMixed17h ago

El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as all 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be moved to Mexico

FIFA said no. Mexico said yes. Forty-six nations said "actually, same." Get your dose of fake news in the Jalapeño. The post El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as all 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be moved to Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Plus

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qatar-tribuneMixed1d ago

FIFA appears to reject Iran playing their World Cup matches in Mexico - Qatar Tribune

FIFA appears to reject Iran playing their World Cup matches in Mexico  Qatar Tribune

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Coverage Timeline

First report: AP · 17 Mar, 15:30Full coverage: All 15 sources within 1d 10hWindow: 1d 10h
AP17 Mar, 15:30First to report

Adams, Wright and Luna will miss US friendlies vs. Belgium and Portugal while Reyna makes roster - AP News

4h later
The Guardian17 Mar, 19:21

Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster signals door is ‘still open’ for World Cup hopefuls

2h later
Al Jazeera17 Mar, 20:57

FIFA rejects Iran’s request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico

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qatar-tribune17 Mar, 22:43

FIFA appears to reject Iran playing their World Cup matches in Mexico - Qatar Tribune

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BBC17 Mar, 23:48

Arsenal eye Bayern's Goretzka - Tuesday's gossip

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dhaka-tribune18 Mar, 04:56

Mexico prepared to host Iran World Cup games, FIFA says schedule unchanged - Dhaka Tribune

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straits-times18 Mar, 08:36

Australia captain Molineux fit for West Indies tour ahead of T20 World Cup - The Straits Times

1h later
Mexico News18 Mar, 09:43

El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as all 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be moved to Mexico

el-universal-english18 Mar, 09:43

El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as all 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be moved to Mexico - Mexico News Daily

Times of India18 Mar, 09:51

'Anxiety ho rahi thi': Shivam Dube explains why he took train after T20 World Cup win

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Fox News18 Mar, 14:01

Caitlin Clark earns top honors at FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers

The Week18 Mar, 14:04

US attacks on Iran throws World Cup into turmoil

2h later
The Independent18 Mar, 16:26

Bolton launches new Ryder Cup 2035 bid as major funding package is unveiled

9h later
channel-news-asia19 Mar, 01:27

Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

Yahoo19 Mar, 01:34Latest update

Soccer-Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief