Marco Rubio says Iran is welcome at 2026 World Cup – with a catch

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran's national team is welcome to participate at the World Cup this summer — ...

Italy to replace Iran? How President Trump ally sparked 2026 World Cup chaos

Speculation of a dramatic change in the World Cup lineup has provoked a global backlash.
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US says Iran can play in 2026 World Cup but IRGC-linked individuals will be barred

The United States says Iran’s players can take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but individuals linked to the IRGC will not ...

Megan Rapinoe praises Iranian women's soccer team's 'bravery' after facing criticism

Former U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe finally spoke out about the Iranian women's soccer team's plight after protesting ...

Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears

With Iran qualifying for the World Cup, Arad Ershad had visions of splurging on flights and tickets to attend one of the team’s upcoming first-round matches in Los Angeles. Ershad is one of many ...

Iran welcome at World Cup but U.S. warns ‘terrorists pretending to be journalists’ will be banned

U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli said this week that four-time winners Italy “have the pedigree” to replace Iran at the ...

Iranian women's soccer players 'were misled,' in Australia, Pezeshkian says in video address

Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad in early March after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.