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Iran to boycott FIFA 2026 World Cup draw in US over visa dispute
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington DC hosting December's draw.
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From paper to plastic balls: The complete guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 draw
The group classification of the 48 teams at next year's World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.
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Football world braces for FIFA World Cup 2026 draw with Trump presiding
US President Donald Trump will play a key part in one of the highest-profile World Cup draws in FIFA history.
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Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’
US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.
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Iranian delegation in the US for World Cup draw after threatening boycott
Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.
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Top 10 games, groups of death: All to know about the FIFA World Cup draw
Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.
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What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding of World Cup game against Egypt
Iran's football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ 'Pride Match' as an 'irrational move'.
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Only six months until kickoff: All to know about FIFA World Cup 2026
The global showpiece of world football begins on June 11 with FIFA's largest World Cup now only half a year away.
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How Israel’s expansion push deepens Palestinian suffering in West Bank
Israel's decision to formalise 19 so-called settlement outposts raises further fears for future of occupied territory.
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Bondi Beach shooting: What do we know about the victims, suspects?
Here is a list of some of the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach incident, based on reports.
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Turtle Island Liberation Front quartet charged for California NYE bomb plot
Antigovernment, anti-colonial group accused of targeting immigration agents and companies.
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