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International friendlies round up: how did the World Cup favourites get on?

Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterIt was a frustrating night for two World Cup heavyweights as eight qualified nations begun their final preparations before the tournament in the US, Canada,...

World Cup preview: Group G – Salah’s last dance and the end of Belgium’s golden generation

The World Cup is almost upon us. From June 11 til July 19, 48 countries will fight to become World Champions in the tournament held in the USA, Mexico and...

Iran secure Mexican visas but still await United States entry

Iran’s players obtained Mexican visas on Wednesday, allowing travel to their Tijuana base, but they still lack authorisation to enter the United States, 12 days before their 2026 World Cup...

Iran’s players open up on how war with US has affected World Cup preparations: ‘Our duty is to fight for our people’

Iran is preparing for the World Cup under unprecedented circumstances, as the nation heads to the tournament while at war with the primary host country, a situation unique in the...