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The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday that the country cannot participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a report by Al Jazeera…
Cristiano Ronaldo (ANI Photo) Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a hamstring tendon injury, his Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC confirmed on Tuesday. Despite the setback, his participation in the 2026 World Cup appears safe.The 41-year-old Portugal captain is expected to be out for two to four weeks, which should allow him to recover…
Iran’s fans attend a friendly football match between Russia and Iran at Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo) Iran’s participation in the men’s FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin in the United States in three months, is uncertain amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East. The tournament is being…
FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy (PTI Photo) Tickets for the World Cup, which starts in North America in 100 days, are expensive — costing nearly $900 for the opening match and more than $8,000 for the final.AFP Sport explains the cost of attending games at the tournament. Jay Shah: Kapil Dev deserves more credit for…
Iranian women’s national football team captain Zahra Ghanbari reacts during a press conference ahead of their game against South Korea on Monday at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP) Football authorities have extended support to Iran’s women’s team competing in Australia at the Women’s Asian Cup after military strikes…
For many travellers, securing a US visa has long been a hurdle. One of the things that can easily derail anyone’s most carefully laid travel plans. In recent years, shifting policies, tighter scrutiny, and evolving interview standards have only heightened the uncertainty. Applicants often walk into consulates with all their required documents, confirmed tickets, and…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confident over Mexico’s hosting duties for FIFA World Cup 2026 despite cartel violence and “El Mencho” killing (via Getty) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence that the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico will go ahead smoothly despite recent deadly cartel violence. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Mexico,…
“It’s collateral damage, will affects us”- Mexico locals fear drop in tourism for FIFA World Cup 2026 after killing of cartel leader “El Mencho” (via shutterstock) The killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in Mexico has raised fresh concerns about safety just months before the FIFA World Cup 2026. The operation took place near…
NEW DELHI: Mexican authorities have announced that robot dogs will be deployed to assist police operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as part of enhanced security measures for the tournament.The four-legged robotic units are built to venture into high-risk zones and relay live video footage to law enforcement teams, allowing officers to assess situations…
BENGALURU: For those who are preparing to pack their bags to watch the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal in any of the 11 American cities that will host the World Cup 2026 matches, the Americans are determined to make it football’s best ever showpiece event. Awaiting the fans are fast-tracked visas…
