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Iran will hold a pre-World Cup training camp in Antalya before traveling to Arizona for the tournament, while awaiting US visas amid ongoing tensions. Tehran will open its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
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Tehran and Washington have had no diplomatic relations since 1980 following the hostage crisis at the US embassy, which came after the Islamic revolution that toppled the US-backed shah.
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Under one of President Donald Trump's many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 50 developing countries to hand over anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa, refundable once they return home.
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Iran's participation at this year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of war in the Middle East in February following strikes by the United States and Israel.
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FIFA launched the final ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup, offering over three million tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Controversy surrounds high prices, resale practices, and complaints filed with the European Commission.
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Iran's football federation is negotiating with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East.
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Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali says the country cannot participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to the ongoing war following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Mexico is ready to host World Cup matches despite recent cartel violence after the death of Nemesio Oseguera. Officials say fans are safe, though some teams remain cautious.
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Pakistan's Syeda Amna Batool makes history as the first Pakistani appointed to FIFA's Institutional Reforms Committee, advancing the nation's role in global football governance.
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