'Complicated' time for the Iranian diaspora in US with Team Melli at the World Cup
HOUSTON, Texas: For Reza, a young Iranian in Houston, watching his country do well at the World Cup fills his heart with pride.
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Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics
SEATTLE, June 24 : Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United States — plus the nations' unease over local Pride celebrations — loom large over the match.
Belgium need to find quick scoring fix ahead of New Zealand clash
VANCOUVER, June 23 : Belgium come into their final World Cup Group G game against New Zealand on Friday knowing they have to hit the ground running after two underwhelming displays in their opening matches.
Iran says US airport delay holds up World Cup delegation
June 24 : U.S. host officials "caused problems" for Iran forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei, delaying their delegation as they travelled to Seattle for the World Cup match against Egypt, Iran's football federation said on Wednesday.
Seattle sticking with World Cup 'Pride Match', hoping it can change minds
SEATTLE, June 24 : Seattle's LGBTQ community members say they hope that this Friday's World Cup "Pride Match" between Egypt and Iran, two countries where homosexuality is criminalised, can be an opportunity to change minds.
Egypt’s El-Dafrawy to take on Australia’s Martinez at PFL New York
DUBAI: The Professional Fighters League has added a welterweight bout to its July 31 card in New York, pairing Egyptian PFL MENA champion Omar “God First” El-Dafrawy against Australian veteran David “The Smiling Assassin” Martinez at UBS Arena in Elmont, Long Island.
Australia, Paraguay plot path to knockout phase in Bay Area battle
SANTA CLARA, California, June 23 : Australia head into their final World Cup group match against Paraguay with their fate in their hands, needing only a draw to reach the knockout phase, while the South Americans face a more daunting scenario if victory proves elusive.
A To Z: 2026 World Cup Goalscorers Complete The Alphabet
From Lionel Messi's and Kylian Mbappé's stunners to Harry Kane's take-two penalty shot, the 2026 World Cup has already seen more than 100 goals, and there's so much more to come.