World cup soccer
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July.
Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics
Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Trump warns FIFA against replacing President Gianni Infantino after his subsidiary proposal
US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
The US Federal Aviation Administration said that drone operators who enter restricted airspace without approval can face fines of up to $100,000.
Israel’s Eurovision future at risk over KAN funding bill, EBU warns
EBU Director-General Noel Curran warned that a bill changing KAN’s funding could harm Israel’s global standing and threaten its future participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concerns
Iran has faced uncertainty for months over travel and security arrangements for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
White House denies reports of visa issues for Iraq’s World Cup team
The White House has refuted rumors that Iraq's national team players were denied US visas, confirming they are on track for the World Cup with all players cleared to travel.
Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days
Canada, which is co-hosting the June 11 to July 19 World Cup with the US and Mexico, said it refused entry to Taj last week because of his links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban
Protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, calling for the Iranian team to be banned from the upcoming World Cup for representing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
My Word: When pride meets prejudice - opinion
What began as a language dispute turns into a broader question of national pride, belonging, and resilience.
US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says
Rubio's remarks came after a top envoy to US President Donald Trump asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.
Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars
The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.
