FIFA World Cup
The littlest trophy: Mexican doctors welcome first son while watching World Cup at Hillel Yaffe
The day was a success on two accounts: The two welcomed their son into the world, and Mexico advanced to the next round of the World Cup.
Israeli Uri Geller goes toe-to-toe with Ghanian witch doctor over World Cup curses - interview
Three people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico
Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days
Canada, which is co-hosting the June 11 to July 19 World Cup with the US and Mexico, said it refused entry to Taj last week because of his links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban
Protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, calling for the Iranian team to be banned from the upcoming World Cup for representing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iranian soccer officials claim 'inappropriate behavior' at Toronto airport
The Iranian delegation was on its way to Vancouver for the FIFA Congress, set to host representatives of all 211 member associations.
US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says
Rubio's remarks came after a top envoy to US President Donald Trump asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup - Financial Times
Iran had said earlier that it would decide on participation in the World Cup only after receiving a response from FIFA regarding the relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico.
Trump’s antisemitism envoy says US will bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun was quoted as saying that the US was “holding countries accountable for ministers who are saying things, and they are not being allowed into the country.”
FIFA considers requesting Trump to issue ICE raid moratorium during World Cup - report
FIFA is exploring the possibility of requesting US President Donald Trump to pause ICE raids during the World Cup, hoping FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with him could leverage policy.
FIFA does it again: Seats for the 2026 World Cup final listed at near $11,000
In the original joint bid by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, projections suggested the most expensive final ticket would top out at $1,550.
Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars
The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.
Iran expels star striker Azmoun over 'disloyalty,' likely out of World Cup
Iran's participation in the World Cup as a whole is under a cloud because of the ongoing conflict with the United States.
