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Sardar Azmoun, a prolific Iranian striker, has been omitted from the 2026 World Cup squad while his team prepares in Turkey, navigating visa challenges and a dispute over historical flags.
A Czech women's soccer coach was banned for life by UEFA after being convicted of secretly filming players in locker rooms and showers.
A Czech women's soccer coach was handed a life ban by UEFA after a court convicted him of filming players in private areas, sparking calls for global action.
Petr Vlachovsky, a former coach of 1. FC Slovacko and the Czech under‑19 women's national team, was handed a life ban by UEFA after a court found him guilty of filming players in locker rooms and showers over a four‑year period.
The Goldin Global Football Auction runs from May 15 to June 13, showcasing a Pelé‑signed postcard, a 2025 Lamine Yamal jersey and other iconic items ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
A Czech women's soccer coach was banned for life by UEFA after being convicted of secretly filming players in locker rooms and showers over a four‑year period. The governing body has referred the case to FIFA and called for the revocation of his national license.
Former 1. FC Slovako Women’s coach Petr Vlachovsky received a lifetime UEFA ban after filming players undressing, was convicted of child‑pornography possession, and sparked calls for stricter safeguarding across the sport.
Iran’s national football team is heading to Turkey for a final friendly and visa processing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, navigating geopolitical strain and U.S. assurances of welcome.
FIFA Secretary‑General Mattias Grafstrom met with Mehdi Taj, reaffirming support for Iran’s World Cup campaign despite visa and political hurdles.
A constructive dialogue in Istanbul between FIFA and Iran's football leadership has cleared major obstacles, ensuring Iran's matches will be played in the United States while the squad trains in Turkey before heading to Tucson.
A constructive meeting between FIFA’s Mattias Grafstrom and Iran’s Mehdi Taj highlighted confidence in Iran’s participation, even as visa disputes and geopolitical tensions loom over the team’s preparations.
AT&T Stadium is being reshaped to meet FIFA's requirements for nine World Cup matches, involving natural grass grown in Colorado, a hidden ventilation and irrigation system, pink lighting, and a $45,000 man‑hour, 15,000‑ton project. Player CeeDee Lamb and owner Jerry Jones support the move, which may become permanent only if a new Collective Bargaining Agreement mandates it.
A new promotion tied to Donald Trump’s $TRUMP cryptocurrency promises a three‑day VIP experience at the 2026 World Cup final, but the offer is not affiliated with the tournament and comes as the token’s price continues to fall.
With 13 matches slated for 2026, a squad steeped in diverse heritage and a coach daring to dream, Canada is poised to rewrite its World Cup narrative.
The global governing body has amended its rules to allow Afghan refugee women to represent their country on the world stage, a rare triumph amid systematic repression.
The 2026 tournament will feature a record 48 teams, yet several traditional powerhouses will be absent, highlighting systemic issues across continents.