Lamin Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the rest of the season, but his club FC Barcelona said on Thursday that he is expected to be fit in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.“Tests have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Barcelona said.Spain…
Iran’s national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at an economic conference hosted by CNBC on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is definitely coming. We hope…
Iraq became the last team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. (X Photo) In a night of high drama across the continents, Iraq made it to the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Italy suffered another heartbreaking failure to qualify.Iraq became the 48th and last team to qualify for the World…
The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete, with all 48 teams confirmed after the final round of qualifiers and play-offs across continents.The last six places were sealed in March, with Sweden, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic progressing through the UEFA play-offs. Iraq and DR Congo took the last…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.“Iran will be in the World Cup … that’s why we’re here. We’re happy because they’re a very strong team, I’m very happy,” Infantino said at halftime during Iran’s friendly against Costa Rica…
Victor Montagliani (screen grab) FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani played down concerns about the future. FIFA World CupStating that political and security issues are common before every tournament. He also emphasized that FIFA’s priority is to ensure the safety of fans and strong coordination with host governments, while maintaining that such concerns are part of organizing…
Ronaldo will miss the camaraderie ahead of the FIFA World Cup (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File) Cristiano Ronaldo Left out of Portugal squad for pre-World Cup friendlies against Mexico and USA The 41-year-old forward has not joined his club Al Nasr since the end of February, but Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has assured that the…
Iran’s players pose for a team photo at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran (left) and US President Donald Trump receive the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino on December 5, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo) Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj said that Iran will participate in the future. FIFA World Cup…
People are waving national flags of Iran. (AP Photo/Wahid Salemi) New Delhi: Iran’s participation in 2026 FIFA World Cup Uncertainty due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The country’s soccer authorities are now looking to move their matches out of the United States, citing security concerns and political issues, even though the tournament is…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino The US-Iran war, in which Iranian forces have attacked US bases in several Gulf states, has threatened the staging of several sporting events, including the Bahrain-Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (F1) and the final between Spain and Argentina in Doha, Qatar. However, this is not the only football event under threat. The…