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Cape Verde national soccer team fans react as they watch a World Cup group stage match against Spain, in Praia, Cape Verde on June 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup….
Iran’s Mehdi Torabi is seen during a practice session. Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of the multiple-entry visa given to other Iranian national team players to take part in the global spectacle. File | Photo Credit: Reuters An Iranian national football team player’s United States visa has expired, state media…
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Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi watches the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Sweden in Mexico on June 14, 2026. Lamouchi was sacked as Tunisia coach after one match. | Photo Credit: AP Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve…
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Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei walks off the field after a draw during the World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, on June 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Monday (June 15, 2026) his team were being “oppressed” due to last-minute…
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Iran’s Mohammad Mohebbi (8), second right, scores his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group G match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, on June 15, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Iran opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday…
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Iran is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing group play against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after…
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A view of the FIFA World Cup trophy. File | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Speaking on Monday (March 9, 2026) at the International Broadcast Center for the 48-nation…
U.S.’ player Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15, 2026) while he rehabilitates a calf injury that limited him to one half of action in the Americans’ opening World Cup victory. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15,…
Norway football team seen during a practice session ahead of their FIFA World Cup match. | Photo Credit: AP First it was their fans performing a synchronized “Viking row” in the stands at matches. Then it was their players donning authentic Viking attire, complete with weapons, shields and long boats, to the backdrop of a…
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Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha recorded seven saves on Monday (June 15, 2026), holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match. | Photo Credit: Reuters It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. The long, long wait…