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EuronewsIran's World Cup team given state farewell in Tehran
Iran's national team was feted at a ceremony in Tehran on 13 or 14 May 2026 featuring the unveiling of its 2026 World Cup kit, but no US visas have been issued for players or staff less than a month before the tournament. Federation chief Mehdi Taj called it the best send-off in…
New York PostLakers End 2025-26 Season With Sweep Loss to Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers finished their 2025-26 season with a 4-0 playoff sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James said he will take time to decide his future after the 115-110 Game 4 loss.
api.foxsports.comNew Jersey Lowers World Cup Train Fare to $105 After Initial $150 Plan
New Jersey announced plans to charge $150 round-trip for NJ TRANSIT service from Midtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. The fare was reduced to $105 with corporate donor support. The state cited a $48 million cost to NJ TRANSIT while FIFA is projected to gen…
thesouthafrican.comFIFA Confirms Iran Qualifies for 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup hosted in North America, including games in the United States, despite ongoing US-Iran hostilities. The confirmation came as oil prices surged due to a US naval blockad…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFIFA Assigns Iran to Play 2026 World Cup Group Matches in US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with all group-stage matches on U.S. soil. The decision comes amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions following the killing of Iran's supreme leader earlier this year. President Trump agreed wi…