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Iranian footballer's US visa expires after 1st World Cup appearance

Football federation seeks new visa for Mehdi Torabi after single-entry permit lapses16 June 2026

Iran head coach says team was ordered to leave US just after World Cup opener

Iranian national team head coach says his team is 'most repressed team in the whole World Cup'16 June 2026

Soaring World Cup ticket, travel, hotel costs leave fans priced out

2026 FIFA World Cup to be the most expensive event in the tournament's history for fans, considering ticket prices, transportation and accommodation costs16 June 2026

Messi, Ronaldo set to play in World Cup for 6th time

While Argentine star Messi holds record for most appearances in World Cup history with 26 matches, Portuguese footballer Ronaldo is 1st footballer to score in 5 different World Cups16 June 2026

US becomes 1st nation to host war foes in FIFA World Cup matches

Unique situation to unfold at World Cup, as never before has a host nation been in active war - or just emerging from one - with another country participating in tournament16 June 2026

Iran come back from early New Zealand lead to draw 2-2 in hotly contested opener

New Zealand fail to secure lead as persistent Iranian attacks level game16 June 2026

FIFA finds 'no evidence' of breach of code in referee's controversial hand gesture

Shaun Evans cleared after claiming 'OK' symbol was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch' during World Cup broadcast16 June 2026

Late strike denies Saudi Arabia victory in World Cup opener against Uruguay

All teams in Group H remain level with 1 point each following opening round of 2026 World Cup matches16 June 2026

Belgium held to 1-1 draw by Egypt in World Cup opener

Egyptian early lead disrupted by Belgian striker Lukaku as both sides settle for point16 June 2026

Debutants Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw in World Cup opener

Cape Verde earn 1st World Cup point against tournament favorites Spain in historic debut15 June 2026

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