Miller better for Udinese move and targets World Cup

Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller believes he has "definitely got better" as a player since his move to Udinese.

Trump Will Let Iran Play at 2026 World Cup in U.S., FIFA Chief Says

The head of soccer’s global governing body, Gianni Infantino, said that President Trump had assured him the Iranian team could play in this summer’s tournament despite the war in the Middle East.

By Tariq Panja

Infantino insists Trump has assured him Iran are ‘welcome’ to play at 2026 World Cup

Fifa president posts message after meeting with Trump Iran due to play all three group matches in the US Donald Trump has said Iran are “welcome” to play at the upcoming World Cup, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to Gianni Infantino. Fifa’s president said that during a meeting with Trump to discuss preparations for the competition, “we also spoke about the current situation in Iran”. Continue reading...

By Agencies

Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says

Iran is set to play three games in the U.S. this June. But amid the U.S.-Israel military campaign that has killed Iran's supreme leader, Iran's sports minister said the team would pull out.

By Becky Sullivan

FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier

The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.

Jalkapallo | Trump Fifan puheen­johtajalle: Iran tervetullut USA:n MM-kisoihin

Iranin osallistuminen on ollut epävarmaa sen jälkeen, kun Yhdysvallat ja Israel ovat tehneet sotilasiskuja maahan.

Fußball-WM 2026: Infantino: Trump sichert Iran WM-Teilnahme zu

Erst war es Donald Trump „egal“, ob Irans Nationalteam bei der Fußball-WM in den USA antritt, nun sei die Mannschaft „herzlich eingeladen“. Doch der Präsident des iranischen Verbandes hat große Bedenken.

Sportsminister udelukker Irans deltagelse ved VM

På grund af USA's krigshandlinger udelukker Ahmad Donyamali, at Iran skal deltage ved sommerens VM-slutrunde.

Az iráni sportminiszter kizárta, hogy Irán részt vegyen a foci-vb-n

Donald Trump a FIFA elnöke szerint biztosította Iránt, hogy válogatottjuk ott lehet a nyári világbajnokságon.

By Ignácz Péter

Infantino hevder Trump ga garanti: Iran er selvfølgelig velkommen til VM

Fifa-president Gianni Infantino sier Donald Trump har forsikret ham om at Irans fotballherrer er velkomne til VM til tross for krigen mot USA.

„Definitiv keine Möglichkeit“: Irans Sportminister schließt WM-Teilnahme aus

Irans Sportminister äußert sich nun deutlich zu einem Boykott der Fußball-WM in Nordamerika. Für US-Präsident Donald Trump ist das iranische Team weiterhin willkommen.

Mayor of Kansas City hopeful of Iran’s participation in World Cup: ‘All should be welcome’

The Iranian sports minister suggested his country would withdraw after the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran

By Richard Jolly

Sportsminister udelukker Irans deltagelse ved VM

På grund af USA’s krigshandlinger udelukker Ahmad Donyamali, at Iran skal deltage ved sommerens VM-slutrunde.

Infantino: Trump mi je rekao da je Iran dobrodošao na SP

SVJETSKO PRVENSTVO održat će se od 11. lipnja do 19. srpnja održati u SAD-u, Meksiku i Kanadi.

Mayor of Kansas City hopeful of Iran’s participation in World Cup: ‘All should be welcome’

The Iranian sports minister suggested his country would withdraw after the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran

World Cup snub and father's death: RCB star reveals painful journey

Jitesh Sharma reveals the profound impact of his father's passing, which overshadowed his disappointment over missing the T20 World Cup. He found solace in being with his father during his final days, shifting his perspective on life and cricket. Now, as the eldest son, he embraces his family responsibilities with newfound strength and resilience.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Iran not to participate in FIFA World Cup 2026, says sports minister

What will happen if Iran pulls out of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

If Iran pulls out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a replacement may have to be found.

Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the United States killed their leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday. “Considering that this corrupt regime (the U.S.) has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” the minister told state television.

Infantino: Tramp ponovio da je Iran dobrodošao na Svetsko prvenstvo u SAD

Međunarodna fudbalska federacija (FIFA) očekuje da će fudbalska reprezentacija Irana moći da doputuje u Sjedinjene Američke Države i učestvuje na Svetskom prvenstvu 2026. godine, uprkos ratu između dve zemlje.

By Nenad Radojevic

Infantino: Trump mi je obećao da Iran može doći u SAD na Svjetsko prvenstvo

FIFA je u utorak navečer saopćila da očekuje kako će reprezentaciji Irana biti dozvoljen dolazak u Sjedinjene Američke Države i učešće na Svjetskom prvenstvu, uprkos ratu koji se vodi između dvije države, a koje počinje za otprilike tri mjeseca.

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options

Iran says it would be impossible for Iran to take part after air attacks launched by the US and Israel

By Reuters

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options - The Daily Star

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options  The Daily Star

Football: Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear - The Star

Football: Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear  The Star

Iran pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Trump welcome - Geo News

Iran pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Trump welcome  Geo News

Iran cannot participate in World Cup, says sports minister - Dhaka Tribune

Iran cannot participate in World Cup, says sports minister  Dhaka Tribune

Trump says Iran can ‘compete’ in World Cup — Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Donald Trump confirmed Iran is welcome to compete in the World Cup in North America, despite regional conflicts. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-iran-can-compete-in-world-cup-infantino/

By Punch Newspapers

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup - the-star.co.ke

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup  the-star.co.ke

Iran won’t play at the World Cup — Sports Minister

Iran had been scheduled to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21 respectively, before taking on Egypt in Seattle on June 26 in the group stage of the tournament. The post Iran won’t play at the World Cup — Sports Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Trump assures FIFA Iran can travel to US for 2026 World Cup - Graphic Online

Trump assures FIFA Iran can travel to US for 2026 World Cup  Graphic Online

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Iran Sports Minister Says Country Will Not Participate in 2026 World Cup

Iran will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali just announced today, citing the current geopolitical tensions as American and Israeli warplanes continue to pound Tehran and other major Iranian cities. The statement comes despite Iran having already qualified for the tournament, which will be hosted […] The post Iran Sports Minister Says Country Will Not Participate in 2026 World Cup appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Farah Ben Gamra

Iranian Minister of Sports: "We cannot participate in the World Cup under any circumstances." - Seneweb

Iranian Minister of Sports: "We cannot participate in the World Cup under any circumstances."  Seneweb

Expert opinion: What adjustments for DR Congo ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoffs? - Foot Africa

Expert opinion: What adjustments for DR Congo ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoffs?  Foot Africa