World Cup 2026: Iran exit prompts backlash after US official says ‘danced a happy dance’
The United States’ World Cup has taken a political turn after remarks from homeland security official Markwayne Mullin sparked controversy...
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World Cup 2026: Iran’s qualification hopes end after dramatic Algeria-Austria draw
Iran’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 came to an end after Algeria and Austria...
World Cup 2026: Mehdi Taremi launches explosive FIFA attack after Iran’s ‘disaster’ experience
Iran striker Mehdi Taremi launched a scathing attack on FIFA after describing the organisation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
World Cup 2026: Egypt hold Iran to reach knockout stage unbeaten
Egypt confirmed qualification to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after drawing with Iran in their final...
LIVE UPDATES: Egypt 1-1 Iran World Cup 2026 – Follow the action, the goals and celebrations
It’s all over. Egypt and Iran finished the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup without a defeat. Egypt...
World Cup 2026: Omar Marmoush dropped as Egypt prepare four changes for crucial Iran clash
The Egyptian national team is set for key adjustments to its starting lineup ahead of its decisive FIFA World Cup...
World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah targets rare record ahead of Egypt’s clash with Iran
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will head into the Pharaohs’ decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage encounter against Iran aiming...
World Cup 2026: Egypt eye historic achievement ahead of crucial Iran Clash
Egypt’s national team heads into its decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage encounter against Iran with the opportunity to...
World Cup 2026: Hossam Hassan responds to LGBTQ+ controversy around Egypt vs Iran match
Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan has addressed the growing discussion surrounding Pride Month activities planned around his side’s FIFA...
FIFA has confirmed that rainbow flags will be permitted inside Lumen Field for the World Cup clash between Egypt and...
World Cup 2026: Egypt vs Iran – Preview, analysis and kick-off time
Egypt and Iran will meet in a decisive Group G encounter in Seattle on Friday night, with both nations chasing...
World Cup 2026: Iran and Egypt oppose planned demonstrations ahead of Seattle clash
Iran have asked FIFA to intervene over planned demonstrations surrounding their upcoming match against Egypt, raising uncertainty over a fixture...
World Cup 2026: Group tables take shape as second round of matches concludes
The race for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup has intensified after the completion of matchday two, with...
World Cup 2026: Belgian winger Jérémy Doku ruled out of Iran clash after illness setback
Belgium will be without Belgian winger Jérémy Doku for Sunday’s World Cup meeting with Iran after the attacker suffered a...
World Cup 2026: Arab nations make strong statement as Morocco and Egypt shine
The opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a mixture of pride, promise and disappointment for the eight...
World Cup 2026: Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei insists focus remains on football amid global attention
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has stressed that his team’s focus at the 2026 World Cup remains firmly on football,...
World Cup 2026: Iran warns it could abandon matches over political protests
Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has stirred debate ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suggesting that the Iranian...
The fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Egypt and Iran is reportedly set to be staged under highly...
World Cup 2026: Iran hits out at FIFA after fans left stranded by ticket reversal
Iran’s preparations for the World Cup have been overshadowed by an eleventh-hour dispute after the country’s football federation revealed on...
Iran fume at United States as visa row erupts on eve of World Cup departure to Mexico
Iran’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup descended into political chaos on Saturday after Tehran launched a blistering attack on...