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Iran players depart unwelcoming World Cup, jeered by US official but saluted by fans

In a World Cup co-hosted by a country waging war on their homeland, the odds were always stacked against Iran’s Team Melli, who narrowly missed out on the knockout stage despite being undefeated. Their players departed North America on Tuesday, mocked by a senior official in the Trump administration but…

France 24

US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

Euronews

Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump's explosive threats

JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had "laid a very good foundation" after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain Lebanon's ceasefire, even as Trump threatened to hit Iran "only harder".

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G

Iran secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium in their second World Cup Group G match, thanks to a stellar performance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who made seven crucial saves. Despite playing with a man advantage for the final 30 minutes after a Belgium red card, Iran struggled with possession…

The Economic Times

Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope

The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the team

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand 1-3 Egypt: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Egypt staged a second-half comeback in Vancouver to secure their first-ever World Cup win and assume control of Group G

The Guardian - AU

Belgium handed World Cup problem in Iran stalemate thanks to Alireza Beiranvand heroics

Belgium 0-0 Iran: Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves and Nathan Ngoy’s dismissal leaves one of the fancied teams of the tournament stuck on two points from two games

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Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G

Iran used seven saves from ⁠Alireza Beiranvand ⁠and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the second consecutive tie for both teams in World Cup Group ‌G play Sunday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif.

Bangkok Post

Iran’s Beiranvand denies 10-man Belgium in World Cup draw as Nathan Ngoy sees red

Iran had a goal disallowed for offside while battling to a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, with Alireza Beiranvand saving brilliantly from Maxim De Cuyper

The Guardian - UK

Belgium 0-0 IR Iran: Thibaut Courtois and Alireza Beiranvand take centre stage as ten-man Red Devils nick draw

Plenty of chances followed Nathan Ngoy’s sending off but neither side could break the deadlock

Evening Standard

How to watch Belgium vs Iran: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Romelu Lukaku starts for Belgium in their crucial Group G fixture against Iran in Los Angeles. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

The Guardian - AU

Iran vs. New Zealand—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Iran’s World Cup preparation has been anything but ideal.

Sports Illustrated

Junya Ito withdraws from Japan's Asian Cup squad amid allegations

Hajime Moriyasu addresses Junya Ito's withdrawal from Japan's Asian Cup squad and expresses confidence in his team ahead of their quarterfinal against Iran.

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Brain injuries may affect women worse than men – introduction of concussion spotters to Women's World Cup could prove vital

The matches at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup will be watched by concussion spotters for the first time. These medical staff will attempt to identify potential concussions that may have been overlooked by the officials on the pitch.

Daily Mirror

Premier League apply to introduce new substitute rule from start of next season

The English top-flight are awaiting a repsonse from lawmakers Ifab over whether the Premier League can implement temporary substitutions to ease the problems surrounding concussion subs

Daily Mirror

Premier League to reject FIFA's World Cup rule and stick with own guidance to referees

The 2022 World Cup saw referees follow a new directive from FIFA, but the Premier League has no apparent plans to follow suit when the domestic competition returns

Salon

Why are soccer players wearing masks?

No, it's not Hannibal Lecter cosplay or a Korean beauty treatment, but it is all the rage on the pitch at Qatar

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SI:AM | Up Next: The Netherlands

But will Christian Pulisic be ready to play?

The Independent UK

Christian Pulisic delivers positive update after injury against Iran

The 24-year-old suffered a pelvic contusion after scoring what proved to be the goal that sent the US into the last-16

France 24

England hammer Wales while US edge out Iran to head into last 16

Christian Pulisic bundled the ball home at a cacophonous Al Thumama Stadium as the United States stormed into the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday by beating Iran 1-0 while England cruised into the knockout stages after thrashing Wales 3-0.

The Independent UK

USA edge through to World Cup last-16 with Christian Pulisic netting winner against Iran

Iran 0-1 USA: Pulisic’s first-half goal was enough to sneak past an Iran side who fought to the very end

The Guardian - UK

Christian Pulisic strike guides USA past Iran to set up Netherlands meeting

Christian Pulisic struck in the first half before going off injured to earn a meeting with the Netherlands in the last 16

Chronicle Live

World Cup 2022: Why both teams get an extra substitution if a player goes off concussed

Neco Williams had to be subbed off for Wales as half time approached due to a concussion - activating the newly introduced rule

The Independent UK

Is USA vs Iran on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch World Cup 2022 fixture online today

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group B clash

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