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The White House has placed Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy Giuliani, in charge of coordinating the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking doubts about his soccer knowledge and the political implications of his role.
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.
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.
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.
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.