No one can exclude Iran from the World Cup – Iran national football team replies Trump over World Cup warning
Iran’s national football team has fired back at United States President Donald Trump after he suggested the team shouldn’t play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup over safety concerns amid rising geopolitical tension. The team insisted that the World Cup is governed by FIFA, not by any single country, and said no one has the […]
President Donald Trump assures FIFA Iran can come to US for World Cup
United States President Donald Trump has assured FIFA that Iran is welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., easing concerns over the country’s involvement amid ongoing conflict. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the discussion during a meeting with Trump. Iran is scheduled to play against New Zealand on June 15 in […]
President Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team members
President Donald Trump has called on Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women’s soccer team, fearing they may face persecution after losing 2-0 to the Philippines in the Asian Cup. The players were criticized by Iranian media for not singing the national anthem before their first match amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. One […]
2026 World Cup: Possible outcomes in Nigeria’s complaint against DR Congo
Nigeria has submitted a formal complaint over its 2026 World Cup qualifying match against DR Congo, asking football authorities to review certain issues from the game. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that events during the match may have affected the fairness of the result and wants the matter properly investigated. The first possible outcome […]
FIFA to make major VAR change at 2026 World Cup
FIFA is set to introduce a major update to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The football governing body said the new version will be easier for referees to use and more transparent for fans watching around the world. The decision comes after years of complaints that VAR delays […]
2026 World Cup: Pots for UEFA playoffs confirmed
The UEFA playoff pots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have been officially confirmed. Teams participating in the playoffs now know which pots they belong to, determining their potential opponents and matchups for the decisive qualification rounds. UEFA officials outlined the draw procedures, emphasizing that seeding will be based on the teams’ coefficient rankings. […]
2026 World Cup: 34 countries that have qualified for tournament
The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to intensify as 34 countries have now officially booked their spots in the expanded global tournament. With qualifying rounds wrapping up across different continents, football fans are already getting a glimpse of the teams that will feature at the historic 48-team World Cup hosted by USA, […]
2026 WCQ playoff: FIFA clears three Europe-born players for DR Congo vs Nigeria
FIFA has confirmed the eligibility of three Europe-born players to feature in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff match between DR Congo and Nigeria. The decision ensures that the players can officially represent their national teams, resolving earlier doubts over their participation. The announcement comes ahead of the high-stakes match, which is part of […]
I’ll tell Trump what we have in common whenever I meet him – Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, the football superstar, has revealed that he plans to discuss common interests with former U.S. President Donald Trump whenever they meet. The Portuguese forward, known for his candid interviews, emphasized that he looks forward to an open and friendly conversation. Ronaldo did not provide specific details about what he would talk about but […]
W/Cup Playoffs: Controversy as FIFA appoints South African officials for Super Eagles vs Gabon
FIFA’s decision to appoint match officials from South Africa for the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Gabon has stirred mixed reactions among Nigerian football fans and analysts. Many supporters argue that the choice could raise concerns about fairness due to past football tensions between Nigeria and South […]