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Iran fight back twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Iran came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their Group G match at SoFi Stadium. New Zealand took the lead in the 7th minute, but Ramin Rezaeian equalized in the 32nd. The All Whites regained the lead in the 54th, only for Mohammed Mohebbi to level again 10 minutes later. Iran top Group G.
16 June 2026
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Climate change raises heat risks for 49 World Cup matches, study finds
Climate Central analysis shows that temperatures above the performance-affecting threshold of 28°C are at least 50% likely in 49 of the 104 World Cup matches. Climate change raises the likelihood by at least 10 percentage points in 26 matches. The Uruguay-Spain match in Guadalajara is most affected. Turkish sports physician warns of health and performance risks.
15 June 2026
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Germany crush debutants Curacao 7-1 in World Cup Group E
Germany opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup account with a comprehensive 7-1 demolition of debutants Curacao at Houston Stadium on Sunday, with Felix Nmecha and Kai Havertz both scoring twice in a ruthless attacking display that sent an early warning to their Group E rivals and established the Europeans at the top of the standings.
15 June 2026
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13 football associations slam UEFA chief over World Cup remarks
Thirteen football associations issued a sharp rebuke on Sunday of UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin over his alleged remarks dismissing expanded FIFA World Cup matches as uninteresting, stating that every qualifying nation deserves respect and recognition for their historic achievements.
15 June 2026
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Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup 2026 opener
Mexico secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, with Julian Quinones and veteran striker Raul Jimenez finding the net before both sides were reduced to 10 men following a series of second-half dismissals that included the first opening-match red card in over three decades.
12 June 2026
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Thuram expects strong World Cup run from Türkiye
Former France international Lilian Thuram has predicted that Türkiye will make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Arda Güler. He noted that Türkiye’s 2002 third‑place finish shows there is “no limit” if players believe.
10 June 2026
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2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with 48 teams, 3 host nations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, begins Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa at Mexico City Stadium—the first stadium to host three opening matches. The tournament features 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 stadiums. The US faces Türkiye, Paraguay, and Australia in Group D. Iran’s participation remains controversial.
10 June 2026
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Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup receives hero’s welcome
Somali referee Omar Artan promised to officiate at the next FIFA World Cup upon his return to Mogadishu, where senior officials welcomed him after a US entry denial — based on a presidential proscription suspending Somali nationals — blocked him from becoming the first Somali official at the 2026 tournament.
10 June 2026
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Visa denials, border incidents overshadow 2026 FIFA World Cup
Days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran, Iraq, Senegal, and Uzbekistan faced visa disputes, lengthy interrogations, and strict security procedures in the US. A Somali referee invited by FIFA was also denied entry, while FIFA’s silence drew widespread criticism.
09 June 2026
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Iran minister asks US to show 'respect' to team at World Cup
Iran's Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali has called on the United States to treat the national football team with "respect" during the 2026 World Cup, warning that Tehran will not tolerate unfair treatment amid ongoing efforts to resolve visa delays affecting support staff.
09 June 2026
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New York mayor says football 'would not exist without immigrants'
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday that football "would not exist without immigrants," defending immigrant communities against planned immigration enforcement operations as the city prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
09 June 2026
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Iran says US removed World Cup ticket quota for its fans, calls on FIFA to act
Iran’s football federation announced that the US has removed the ticket quota allocated to Iranian fans for the World Cup, leaving the federation unable to distribute tickets through its official system. The federation had already begun selling tickets for matches against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt. Iran called on FIFA to uphold impartiality and justice.
09 June 2026
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2026 World Cup projected to generate $80B economic output
FIFA and the World Trade Organization project $80.1 billion in gross economic output from the expanded 48-team tournament across North America, though independent economists warn the actual financial impact may fall significantly short of official estimates as 6.5 million tourists prepare to visit host cities.
08 June 2026
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Tunisia fans confident of World Cup progress despite tough group
Tunisian supporters have expressed firm belief in their national team's ability to advance from the 2026 World Cup group stage despite being drawn against European and Asian heavyweights Netherlands, Japan and Sweden in Monterrey and Kansas City.
08 June 2026
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Aziz Yıldırım elected Fenerbahçe president in comeback victory
Former Fenerbahçe president Aziz Yıldırım has been re-elected as club president after defeating Hakan Safi in an extraordinary general assembly. Yıldırım, who previously led the club from 1998 to 2018, received 17,245 votes against Safi’s 9,927.
08 June 2026
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US, Canada, Mexico to co-host expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will open on June 11 in Mexico City and conclude on July 19 in New Jersey, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico jointly hosting 104 matches featuring 48 teams for the first time in the tournament's history.
05 June 2026
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Iran submits World Cup passports to US Embassy in Ankara
Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj said the passports were submitted to the US Embassy in Ankara after FIFA requested the move, noting that the delegation must secure US entry permits before departing for its base in Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of the June 16 tournament opener in Los Angeles.
05 June 2026
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Türkiye open World Cup preparations with first Florida training session
Vincenzo Montella's squad opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations with an inaugural training session at the Florida Blue Training Center on Wednesday, with the Crescent-Stars set to face Venezuela in a June 6 friendly before opening Group D play against Australia, Paraguay and the United States.
04 June 2026
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Brazil drawn with Morocco, Haiti, Scotland in World Cup Group C
Five-time champions Brazil will face Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Haiti returns to the tournament after 52 years. Brazil opens its campaign against Morocco on June 14 in New York/New Jersey.
03 June 2026
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