Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament - AP News

Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament  AP News

Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.

Mexico agrees to host Iranian World Cup squad as US-Iran tensions simmer

President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country had ‘no problem’ with request from Fifa

President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal

Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United States Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said on Monday her government agreed to allow the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that the United States did not want to host the team. Sheinbaum said football’s governing body Fifa approached her government after the US said it did not want Iran’s squad to stay in the country throughout the tournam...

By Reuters

Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.

Iran soccer team yet to secure visas for World Cup - CNN

Iran soccer team yet to secure visas for World Cup  CNN

Canada's head coach loads up on defender invites to FIFA World Cup camp as Alfonso Davies's injury status uncertain

Head coach Jesse Marsch has called 32 players to Canada’s last World Cup training camp this week in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the final roster announcement on Friday.

Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

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Defender Saud Abdulhamid has passport stolen before World Cup travel as Saudis head to US

The unfortunate event occurred while Abdulhamid was in Amsterdam with his family for his wedding ceremony

By Ashraf Hamed Atta

Spain set World Cup history with Real Madrid decision

Spanish national team boss Luis de la Fuente has this week made history.This comes courtesy of his decision not to include a single Real Madrid player in his squad for the upcoming World Cup.De La Fue...

No Real Madrid player in Spain's FIFA World Cup squad; Yamal makes cut

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Rodriguez, Diaz headline Colombia World Cup squad - The Straits Times

Rodriguez, Diaz headline Colombia World Cup squad  The Straits Times

Lionel Messi latest high-profile injury concern before 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain announce World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for first time since 1950

By Fernando Kallas

Football: Japan kick off training camp ahead of 8th straight World Cup - 毎日新聞

Football: Japan kick off training camp ahead of 8th straight World Cup  毎日新聞

Oil tumbles nearly 7% as US and Iran seen moving closer to deal

Brent crude dropped below US$97 a barrel after both sides said talks had made progress.

AMC looks to leverage the World Cup into a deeper push into live sporting events

Sundowns and Pirates successes a great boost for Bafana Bafana before World Cup - Daily Maverick

Sundowns and Pirates successes a great boost for Bafana Bafana before World Cup  Daily Maverick

Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE - The National

Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE  The National

Mexico to host Iran's World Cup team after US refusal, president says

Iran opens Group G against New Zealand on June 15, then Belgium and Egypt on June 21 and 26

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Paris to welcome 2,000 players for historic Esports World Cup - Khaleej Times

Paris to welcome 2,000 players for historic Esports World Cup  Khaleej Times

Blasts rock key Iranian coastal areas near Strait of Hormuz

A series of explosions shook parts of southern Iran late Monday, including Bandar Abbas and coastal areas near Sirik and Jask, raising fresh security concerns around the Strait of...

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar on hopes of US-iran deal - The Star | Malaysia

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar on hopes of US-iran deal  The Star | Malaysia

New ‘México Invita’ app looks to bring World Cup tourism beyond host cities

Beyond providing valuable information about the host cities of Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey, the app contains emergency numbers, contact information for Green Angels (roadside assistance), a sales point for Maya Train tickets and details about museums and archaeological sites. The post New ‘México Invita’ app looks to bring World Cup tourism beyond host cities appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

FIFA promised US World Cup visas, says Iran

Despite ongoing conflict, FIFA assures Iran’s men’s football team will receive US visas for the upcoming World Cup, with Mexico hosting their base. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-promised-us-world-cup-visas-says-iran/

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'Tired' Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup - Buenos Aires Times

'Tired' Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup  Buenos Aires Times

Black Starlets miss out on U-17 World Cup - Graphic Online

Black Starlets miss out on U-17 World Cup  Graphic Online

Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury. The post Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup

Argentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting a substitution during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer game on Sunday.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Canada welcomes the world: The FIFA World Cup 2026

As one of only four countries to have hosted both the Women’s and Men’s FIFA World Cup, Canada brings experience, institutional strength, and a steadfast commitment to inclusive and responsible… (The post Canada welcomes the world: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Doha News Team

Canada Welcomes the World: The FIFA World Cup 2026

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. World Football Day at the United Nations on May 25 underscores a compelling reality: the FIFA World Cup 2026™ stands as a powerful testament to what countries can achieve through sustained international cooperation. Canada, the United States, and Mexico will each host matches while jointly delivering the largest and most ambitious World Cup in history—an… The post Canada Welcomes the World: The FIFA World Cup...

By Fatima Kemelova

From Ronaldo to Toney: Meet the Saudi Pro League stars playing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Al Arabiya English

From Ronaldo to Toney: Meet the Saudi Pro League stars playing at the FIFA World Cup 2026  Al Arabiya English