FIFA World Cup
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British Media Criticize U.S. Decision Over Taremi’s Possible World Cup Absence
sportA British newspaper has reported that a key striker of Iran’s national football team could miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to U.S. visa restrictions, while criticizing Washington’s approach to player entry permits.
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Iran Requests Schedule Change for Event Overlapping World Cup Match Against Egypt
sportIran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs announced that Tehran has formally asked FIFA to adjust the timing of a local event scheduled to take place simultaneously with the national team’s World Cup group-stage match against Egypt in 2026.
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US Media Criticize Seattle Committee for Labeling Iran–Egypt Match as “Pride Game”
sportSeveral American outlets have criticized the Seattle Local Organizing Committee after it designated the Iran–Egypt World Cup match as a “Pride Game” in solidarity with the LGBTQ community.
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Seattle Backs Down from “Pride Match” Controversy Surrounding Iran–Egypt Game
sportFollowing a wave of official and media backlash over labeling the Iran–Egypt World Cup match as a “Pride Match,” the Seattle Local Organizing Committee has clarified that the initiative has no connection to the match itself or to the stadium where the game will be played.
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Iran and Egypt Protest “Pride Game” Label
sportIran and Egypt have formally objected to the U.S. decision to label their World Cup group-stage match in Seattle as a “Pride Game,” a move they describe as inappropriate and politically charged.
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Predictions from Seven Global Media Outlets on Iran’s Chances at the World Cup
sportSeven major international media outlets have released their assessments of Iran’s prospects for advancing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Spain and Five Other Countries Considered for Iran’s Pre-World Cup Friendlies
sportAccording to the manager of Iran’s national team, six countries have expressed readiness to play friendly matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.