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Facing security worries and potential visa hurdles, Iran's football federation has shifted its World Cup preparation camp from the United States to Mexico, a decision backed by FIFA and set to ease travel for the team.
The Iran Football Federation has shifted its World Cup preparation camp from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, after security and visa concerns were raised. The move, sanctioned by FIFA, places the squad in a new training environment ahead of group‑stage games against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt on U.S. soil.
Facing visa complications and safety worries, Iran's national soccer team has shifted its World Cup preparation from Tucson to a base in Tijuana, Mexico, a change sanctioned by FIFA.
The Iranian national team has shifted its World Cup preparation from Tucson to Tijuana, a change approved by FIFA that aims to smooth entry into the United States and mitigate security worries.
Iran’s soccer squad has shifted its training base from Tucson to Tijuana, citing security concerns and receiving FIFA’s blessing ahead of upcoming World Cup fixtures.
The iconic "Shot Heard 'Round the World" secured World Cup qualification, ignited the growth of soccer in the United States, and paved the way for the 1994 World Cup and Major League Soccer.
Facing heightened security worries, Iran's national soccer team has shifted its World Cup training base from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, with FIFA's blessing, setting up a high‑stakes encounter with New Zealand in Inglewood on June 15.
The roster, unveiled at a Manhattan event, highlights returning injury players, surprise inclusions, and the absence of midfielder Tanner Tessmann, setting the stage for the team's preparation in Atlanta before facing Senegal, Germany, and Paraguay.
A 1‑0 win over Tokyo Verdy Beleza in Suwon highlighted Kim Kyong Yong’s decisive goal and reinforced North Korea’s rising prominence in Asian women’s soccer.
The Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame welcomed head coach Sasho Cirovski and alumna Ashly Kennedy, recognizing their enduring impact on collegiate and high‑school soccer in the state.
From a semi‑final under a makeshift Dallas Stadium banner to a grass‑filled pitch that will test the Dallas Cowboys’ afternoon schedule, the arena is being reshaped for a month of global spectacle
Chicago Fire FC will face Toronto FC at Soldier Field on May 23, 2026, after a strong run of road wins, while Toronto seeks to snap a three‑game losing streak.
Kim Kyong Yong's fourth‑minute header secured a 1‑0 win for Naegohyang FC, adding to North Korea's recent string of youth and senior titles.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the Asian Women's Champions League final, with Kim Kyong Yong scoring the only goal. The victory adds to the nation's recent dominance in women's soccer, driven by a specialized development system.
Naegohyang FC edged Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1‑0 in Suwon, with Kim Kyong Yong netting the decisive goal. The win follows a series of youth titles for North Korea and highlights a structured player development program.
Kim Kyong Yong's fourth‑minute strike sealed a 1‑0 victory for Naegohyang FC against Tokyo Verdy Beleza in Suwon, adding to North Korea's recent string of youth and senior titles.
Despite an Ebola outbreak that has claimed over 170 lives, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s football squad will travel to Houston and Atlanta under stringent health safeguards.
The Democratic Republic of Congo national football squad is under strict quarantine in Belgium following an Ebola surge, preparing for upcoming World Cup games in the United States while navigating 21‑day entry bans and enhanced screening measures.
Joe Connor, a San Diego resident, embarked on a mission to attend soccer matches in all 144 countries and territories that will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, turning a personal health scare into a worldwide adventure that honors his late father and showcases the sport’s universal passion.
San Diego coach Joe Connor spent three years traveling to 144 nations to experience soccer in every corner of the globe, turning personal loss and pandemic isolation into a worldwide quest
The expanded 48‑team World Cup will see veteran stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric vie for a final triumph, while emerging talents look to inherit the spotlight.
Two Wrexham players have been selected for the upcoming World Cup, triggering payments under FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme that could bring over $500,000 to the club.
The Mexican Football Federation has teamed with legends of the 1986 World Cup to end a decades‑old homophobic chant that has drawn FIFA sanctions, promoting the iconic Mexican Wave as a symbol of unity.
An editorial look at the excitement, expectations, and uncertainties surrounding the upcoming tournament, from stadium venues to player storylines.