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FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
White House denies reports of visa issues for Iraq’s World Cup team
Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days
‘Not FIFA’s job’: Norway soccer chief calls to scrap FIFA Peace Prize after Trump award
Qatar’s crackdown on critics of Iran regime in the spotlight - analysis
The targeting of critics of Iran is in line with other controversies in Qatar, such as the suppression of gay rights and attempts to eliminate pride flags and pride armbands during the World Cup.
World Cup: Tough to hate Iran’s team, but still hoping they lose - comment
It might be tougher to hate the Iranian team this year, but it’s still not hard – because of geopolitical and Jewish reasons – to want to see them go down to a stinging defeat at the hands of the US.
Iran coordinated with Qatar to suppress opposition at World Cup
Iranian opposition journalists and people carrying symbols supporting protests were prevented from entering the games in Qatar.
Israelis shunned at Qatar World Cup: 'You are not welcome'
Israeli journalists and fans are being boycotted and yelled at by fans, locals, and officials at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Tunisia fans raise massive 'Free Palestine' banner at Qatar World Cup
Tunisian fans waived a massive "Free Palestine" banner, in the FIFA World Cup match between Tunisia and Australia.
Qataris wear pro-Palestinian armbands amid World Cup symbol row
The FIFA World Cup, hosted by Qatar, serves as the stage for a number of political and human rights conflicts.
Qatari kicks Israeli journalists out of taxi, claims they 'kill my brothers'
Israeli journalist Dor Hoffman further claimed that security guards were sent to remove him and his filming crew from a Qatari beach.
Alcohol, PDAs and LGBTQ+ support: What else is banned in Qatar World Cup?
'No beer' is not the only local law travelers to Qatar will have to adhere to in the conservative Muslim state.
Casualties rise as Iran intensifies violent crackdown against protesters
The intensified crackdown reportedly resulted in a high number of casualties among protesters in western Iran, with footage from multiple cities showing bloodied bodies laying in the street.
Kosher bagels allowed in Qatar for FIFA World Cup - rabbi
“We’re taking baby steps, who would have dreamt that there would be kosher bagels in Qatar?" said Rabbi Marc Schneier, adding that Qataris “have absolutely no problem with any type of kosher food.”
