FIFA World Cup 2026: White House official confirms Iran granted visa, ambassador details ordeal
The Iran ambassador described a frenetic few weeks navigating a nine-hour time difference with Tehran while negotiating a last minute move of the team’s base from Arizona to Tijuana due to the visa issues and a growing feeling in Iran that the squad’s presence in the United States should be kept to a minimum.
Neymar to undergo MRI for persistent hamstring injury
Coach Carlo Ancelotti provided the update about Brazil’s all-time leading scorer at a press conference on Friday.
Tajikistan vs India highlights, International friendly match: TAJ 3-1 IND; Sheriddin, Karimov, Ehsoni score in Tajikistan’s win
TAJ vs IND: Catch all the updates from the international friendly match 2026 between Tajikistan and India at the TALCO Arena on Friday.
Lionel Messi leads 2026 MLS All-Star squad
To round out the 26-man roster for the All-Star Game, the remaining selections will include 13 players chosen by head coach Dean Smith of the host club, Charlotte, and two players picked by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
When Pele was in Mexico City before leading Brazil to FIFA World Cup 1970 title
As Mexico prepares to kick off the tournament for a record third time on June 11 against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, the exhibition at the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) headquarters offers a nostalgic link to one of the World Cup’s most celebrated moments.
How much will FIFA World Cup 2026 players earn for their respective clubs?
FIFA gave details Friday on how it will allocate the clubs’ share of revenue for those whose players are among the 1,248 picked for the 48-team tournament in North America and — for the first time — also those called up for the 905 qualifying games.
Lamine Yamal named La Liga Player of the Season
The 18-year-old helped Barca retain their domestic crown, became the first player to win the league’s Player of the Month award three times in one season and finished as the club’s top scorer in La Liga with 16 goals and 11 assists.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — LA28 organisers to study WC matches in Los Angeles as test cases for Olympics
Organisers for LA 2028 Olympics will also draw experience from recent and future hosts, including Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, Brisbane 2032 and Utah 2034.
FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-ups — Sweden vs Greece player ratings; Gyokeres scores; goals, highlights
Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring for Sweden, which looked to end its World Cup preparations with a win until Greece’s late equaliser held it to a 2-2 draw.
FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-ups — Spain vs Iraq player ratings; report, goals, highlights
Spain took the lead through Ferran Torres, while Iraq made it all square when Merchas Doski rattled the net with a superb left-footed strike in the 27th minute.