World Cup 2026, tensions soaring: new threat from'Iran
Ahmad Donyamali, Minister of Sports and Youth of the Islamic Republic, did not mince words.
Ahmad Donyamali, Minister of Sports and Youth of the Islamic Republic, did not mince words.
Very heavy stance by 'L'Equipe' just over twenty-four hours before the start of the rainbow event.
The first games are approaching, but controversy over off-field issues remains heated over what is happening in the United States.
Not all members of the Iranian delegation were granted visas to enter the United States.
"In addition to technical aspects, human and ethical ones should also be respected. In our case this did not happen" thundered coach Amir Ghalenoei.
"We are not a country that has to be happy to participate" the former bomber sentenced.
"Their assurances are increasingly far from the reality of the facts" writes the Tehran Times.
"Deep disappointment" thundered Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj.
Zohran Mamdani’s words just days before the start of World Cup 2026 immediately went viral.
The current geopolitical situation is also creating several problems for Team Melli.
With South Africa’s return to the final round of the World Cup (Bafana Bafana stayed out in 2014, 2018 and 2022-three editions in a row, anyone remember?) the vuvuzela is back.
Great tension in Mexico City, the government sent police in riot gear.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio does not intend to backtrack: "We will monitor very carefully".
Another case explodes just days before the start of the World Cup: the Bafana Bafana cannot fly to Mexico.
With just over ten days to go before the start of the competition there are still doubts about the participation of the Iranian national team.
Deputy Commander for Coordination of the Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyary did not mince words.
The World Cup begins in more than two weeks, but it is already causing discussion: even Victor Hugo Morales is critical.
Team Melli was supposed to stay in Arizona but was moved to Tijuana.
The Oranje are aiming to improve on the 2022 result, when they stopped at the quarterfinals in the presence of'Argentina, winner on penalties.
Peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington are proceeding slowly, and there could also be repercussions for Team Melli.
The Argentine stopped during the last match with Inter Miami because of a muscle problemna that worried everyone.
Paolo Zampolli revived the Azzurri’s bid for the rainbow competition: "The dream is still alive".
The whole Albiceleste environment is waiting for good news after their captain’s early exit from the field in Inter Miami-Philadelphia.
The health emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo also forces thoughts on the composition of Group K at the 2026 World Cup.
A well-known blogger confuses Latin with English.
Team Melli’s soccer federation was crystal clear in the memo released Saturday.
The Iranian soccer federation has also appealed to FIFA to try to solve the trouble.
The issue regarding visas for Iranian players who will be engaged in the tournament continues to hold sway.
The U.S. president did not spare himself when talking about peace talks with Tehran.
The clash between Italy and Norway at the Rome Internationals rewarded Jannik Sinner, but Casper Ruud wanted to twist the knife.