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Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis
Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis As the World Cup nears , many Iranians say their normal enthusiasm for the event has been dampened by the co-host US’s war against their country as well as economic hardships. Published On 7 Jun 2026
Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup
Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how the war is overshadowing a World Cup dream. Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with a host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament’s history. The United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, and there has been an uneasy ceasefire in place since April 8, but the uncertainty – and occasional flare-up...
Iran footballers open up on how war with US has affected their World Cup preparations
Iran footballers open up on how war with US has affected their World Cup preparations Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US, a country they are currently at war with - Bookmark Iran is preparing for the World Cup under unprecedented circumstances, as the nation heads to the tournament while at war with the primary host country, a situation unique in the competition’s history. In exclusive interviews with The Associated Press during a team camp in Turkey, two members of Iran’s...
Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match
Scotland branded ‘unprofessional, weak’John McGinn: ‘Our job is to look after Scotland’Scotland’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence has been immediately overshadowed by a war of words with Norway. Steve Clarke and Scotland were branded “unprofessional”, “embarrassing” and “weak” by the Norwegians after the cancellation of a training game planned for Monday in Charlotte. After the Scottish FA expressed “surprise” at the Norwegian stance, the Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn...
Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match
Scotland branded ‘unprofessional, weak’John McGinn: ‘Our job is to look after Scotland’Scotland’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence has been immediately overshadowed by a war of words with Norway. Steve Clarke and Scotland were branded “unprofessional”, “embarrassing” and “weak” by the Norwegians after the cancellation of a training game planned for Monday in Charlotte. After the Scottish FA expressed “surprise” at the Norwegian stance, the Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn...
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans. When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment – if at all. Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned from entry by the US.
22 World Cup items, 22 stories
FIFA won't reveal how, but after every game at the 2026 World Cup this summer, it will be collecting items that will one day document the tournament. It already has the net from the 2018 World Cup final, for example, as well as the tracksuit that Pelé wore at his first World Cup in 1958. The items live in FIFA's various museums, ranging from Vancouver and Miami to Zurich and Hong Kong.
Amid disruption of war, Iran's aging squad eye World Cup progress
Amid disruption of war, Iran's aging squad eye World Cup progress June 2 : The build-up to Iran's fourth straight World Cup appearance has been heavily disrupted by the conflict with the United States and Israel, leaving coach Amir Ghalenoei little time to raise fitness levels and develop match sharpness in his aging squad. All but six of Ghalenoei's squad are based in the country's Persian Gulf Pro League, which has been suspended for weeks as a result of the hostilities. The coach...
Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
Members of Iran’s national soccer team practicing in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday.
Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
Members of Iran’s national soccer team practicing in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday.