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What will happen if Iran withdraws from the World Cup?

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The Independent UK

Will Iran boycott the World Cup over US strikes and who might replace them?

Iran previously boycotted the World Cup draw in November and tensions have significantly escalated following US and Israeli attacks on the country

The Independent UK

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

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Iranian football association unsure if national team will play at World Cup in US

The president of Iran’s football federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the US after the US and Israeli bombardment of the country

The Guardian - UK

The World Cup faces an unprecedented crisis as the US attacks Iran – how will Fifa respond?

COMMENT : A controversial build-up took a drastic turn with a World Cup host bombing one of the qualified teams, writes Miguel Delaney, with Iran’s very participation in question

The Independent UK

El Mencho Had Reportedly Secured 2026 World Cup Tickets to Cement Alliances Before His Killing

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the World Cup will go on as planned, adding that the organization has "total confidence in Mexico"

Latin Times

Football’s rulemakers to launch review of VAR and plan for Vinícius law

The new rules are to be added before the World Cup, with corners and second yellow cards now allowed to be checked

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Mauricio Pochettino Reveals Ambitious USMNT World Cup Objective, Thoughts on Tottenham Return

The Argentine boss is confident in the USMNT’s ability to have a historic 2026 World Cup campaign.

Sports Illustrated

Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Mexico has reassured FIFA that it can safely host the World Cup after deadly cartel violence this week

The Independent UK

Everything’s fine, FIFA’s Infantino insists with Mexico aflame with violence: ‘We have complete confidence’

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico…

Fortune

England turn to 2003 World Cup heroes to try and save collapsing Six Nations campaign

England hope a dinner with nine members of the World Cup-winning squad can help them turn things around after back-to-back abject defeats

The Independent UK

Mauricio Pochettino suddenly has a glut of USMNT options as the World Cup looms

Timing and luck often dictate a team’s success at tournaments. And the co-hosts have players coming into form at just the right time

The Guardian - US

How Mexican cartel boss El Mencho's death could impact the World Cup

The kingpin was known for his ruthless methods, including sending severed pigs’ heads to lawyers and threatening to kill police officers ‘and your dogs’

Evening Standard

Mexican cartel clashes spark security concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup

The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

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The Guardian - US

Mexico erupts and World Cup security fears rise after a cartel boss’s killing

The fallout from the operation that took out ‘El Mencho’ has already led to the cancellation of football matches. Could the World Cup be affected too?

The Independent UK

Manager of smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup resigns due to daughter’s health

Dick Advocaat led Curacao to the 2026 World Cup but will not be in the dugout at this summer’s tournament

The Guardian - US

MLS 2026 predictions: Messi v Son, a Timo Werner rebirth and are Inter Miami inevitable?

The 2026 MLS season kicks off on Saturday. Our writers discuss the teams, players and story lines they’re watching this year

The Guardian - US

Is the World Cup bump real? MLS is going to find out

MLS stakeholders want to turn the interest in this summer’s North American World Cup into ‘rocket fuel’ for the league. Are those realistic expectations?

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Sports Illustrated

Five MLS Players Who Could Be Key to USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Aspirations

The 2026 MLS season will see dozens of players head to the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

The Two Big Problems Threatening Mexico Captain’s 2026 World Cup Hopes

One of the most important El Tri players is immersed in a difficult situation with the World Cup fast approaching.

The Independent UK

From Arena Mexico to the World Cup, a wrestling-mask boom is taking shape

A Mexico City mask maker is gearing up for a World Cup sales boom

The Independent UK

The World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some of the Mexico City's poor

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel extends England contract to rule himself out of Man United job

The England manager has extended his deal beyond this summer’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England finalise pre-World Cup friendlies and make their base in Kansas City

England will play warm-up matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida and base themselves in Kansas City for the duration of the World Cup

FourFourTwo

England set to lose ex-Chelsea wonderkid to rival nation before 2026 World Cup

A highly-rated England youngster is in talks with Austria to switch his national allegiance before the World Cup

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