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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign

WORLD CUP 2026: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening game in Los Angeles against New Zealand on Monday and, as Kieran Jackson explains,…

The Independent UK

Iran striker says political tension has undermined World Cup joy

IRAN striker Mehdi Taremi has said political tension because of the conflict with the US has "undermined the joy" of the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

How Iran’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted by Trump’s war

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Is it wrong to root against the US?

What do you do when you don’t see your country as the “good guys”?

Salon

Is Iran vs New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch controversial World Cup match

Everything you need to know ahead of Iran’s controversial World Cup opener

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: England snub Alexander-Arnold for emergency call-up after late injury blow

Tino Livramento has been ruled out injured in a blow for England boss Thomas Tuchel, with Trevoh Chalobah called up ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement

The Independent UK

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran's World Cup journey is proving difficult. Captain Mehdi Taremi highlights disruptions caused by the ongoing war with co-host United States. The team faced relocation and visa issues. Coach Amir Ghalenoei notes these conditions impact focus. Despite challenges, the team aims to bring joy to all Iranians.

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

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

Sports Illustrated

Iran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’

Iran striker Mehdi Taremi has said the controversy and disruption surrounding their involvement at the World Cup undermines Fifa’s message of peace

The Guardian - US

SOC:Iran's World Cup experience 'undermined': captain

Iran's team leaders spoke to reporters after arriving in the US a day before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand.

AAP

Iran's World Cup experience 'undermined': captain

Iran's team leaders spoke to reporters after arriving in the US a day before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand.

AAP

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticises Fifa over impact of USA war at World Cup 2026

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s ongoing war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

The Independent UK

Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Iran vs New Zealand meet at SoFi Stadium on June 15 in Group G. Iran are favored at -118, and our pick backs them to win in a game with real knockout implications.

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026 – Group G guide: Belgium favourites ahead of war-torn Iran, Egypt and New Zealand

Belgium are not the force they once were but should still top a group which includes Iran, with the Asian country set to compete despite being at war with one of the co-hosts, the United States, in an unprecedented World Cup scenario

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 fantasy football: 54 players and hidden gems to target

The deadline to submit your team has now passed but here is who to watch out for

The Conversation

As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also poised to generate its fair share of controversy.

The Guardian - UK

Sardar Azmoun’s World Cup absence for political reasons divides opinion in Iran

Few would believe the forward’s omission is unconnected to his actions protesting against the Iranian regime on social media

Sports Illustrated

Iran 2026 World Cup Preview: Defiant Squad Targeting History

Iran’s World Cup dreams has been thrust into doubt for reasons far beyond their control.

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Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The hosts beat Leverkusen 2–0 on the penultimate league phase matchday.

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Nottingham Forest titan Evangelos Marinakis makes major transfer as Sean Dyche replaces key man

Nottingham Forest are reportedly chasing a 'realistic' transfer with Premier League goals at a premium

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s footballers face battle to be heard as regime brutally clamps down on protests

For Mehdi Taremi and others playing abroad, showing solidarity with their home nation can mean threats and possible detention

FourFourTwo

Iran World Cup 2026 squad: Amir Ghalenoei's final 26-man side for the tournament

The Iran World Cup 2026 squad has been confirmed but the geopolitical context is much more important than football

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Olympiacos: Mbappe Resurrects Struggling Attack

The Frenchman scored the second-fastest hat trick in Champions League history.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: which countries have qualified and how did they do it?

We now know all 48 teams that will play in the US, Canada and Mexico later this year – this is how they got there

Sports Illustrated

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