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Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup

Iran team officials denied visas to enter U.S. for World Cup

The Iran national team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 World Cup, but several team officials have seen their visas denied.

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Iran’s World Cup team has been granted access into the US, yet problems exist, why?

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Iran accuses US of denying visas to key FIFA World Cup staff despite player approvals: 'Worst possible form of…'

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Who is playing at the 2026 World Cup and when? Kick-off times and how to watch in the UK

Eight years after the hosts were announced, the 2026 World Cup is right around the corner and the world's best footballers are preparing to compete for glory in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Full results, fixture schedule and kick-off times

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Squads, venues, fixtures, live streaming and telecast - All you need to know

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World Cup preview: Group J – can Argentina retain the trophy?

The World Cup is almost upon us.

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World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

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World cup news: FIFA announces new ‘fan-centric’ pre-match ceremony

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FIFA confirms all 26 players will take part in World Cup national anthems

There were more opportunities for qualification in 2026 as the World Cup field grew by 16 nations.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Will Take Over These 16 Cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

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Every host nation to win the FIFA World Cup

FIFA changes water bottle rules at World Cup matches

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FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has announced that it will now allow fans to bring their own water bottles to some stadiums during the World Cup, adjusting a policy that had barred spectators from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament’s 16 stadiums across North America,

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FIFA says World Cup spectators can carry one sealed water bottle into venues

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FIFA reverses course again, will permit fans to take 1 water bottle each to World Cup games in the US., Canada

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FIFA World Cup: USA detains Iraq football team's striker, interrogates him for 7 hours

Iraq's World Cup striker Aymen Hussein was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. The move has once again put the spotlight on an issue that fans and critics had expressed concerns about in the lead-up to the tournament.

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World Cup 2026, group D: United States chasing a miracle

The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and Group D promises pure hype. With an epic clash of styles between North America, Oceania, Europe, and South America, this group is a genuine goldmine

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Chicago is conspicuously absent from this World Cup. What gives?

Chicago took itself out of the running to be a host city for the 2026 World Cup

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USA's Last Pre-World Cup Test Comes Amid Injury Uncertainty For A Key Defender

The vibes are high in Chicago ahead of USA's last match before the World Cup begins -- even without its star center back.

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The World Cup is coming to the United States. What happens when 6 billion fans go online?

AudioEye reports the 2026 World Cup will attract nearly 6 billion viewers, highlighting the critical need for improved digital accessibility for diverse users.

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The Ultimate World Cup 2026 Road Trip: Driving California’s Coast Between Matches

Catching matches in LA and SF? Take the ultimate Pacific Coast Highway road trip. Discover wineries, beaches and hidden gems. Plan your drive now!

How do host nations perform at the World Cup? We ran the numbers.

This chart compares each World Cup host’s performance with its historical average and shows how often home soil has provided a lift.

World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies: Date, time, who's performing and more

The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico.