FIFA Holds Talks with Iran, Player Updates Ahead of World Cup
FIFA held positive discussions with Iran's Football Association regarding the upcoming World Cup. Meanwhile, updates emerged on player availability, including Matthijs de Ligt's status for the 2026 tournament following an injury.
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