Leeds striker Piroe gets chance to play at World Cup
PARAMARIBO, March 18 : Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has been included in Suriname’s squad for this month’s World Cup playoff, just days after FIFA approved a switch of allegiance.
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Iraq to travel for Mexico playoff despite coach’s call for postponement
March 14 : - Iraq will travel to Mexico at the end of the week for their World Cup playoff despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match as they are facing travel disruption due to the Middle East conflict, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal said on Saturday.
Dutch greats line up to help Suriname World Cup cause
AMSTERDAM, March 14 : Dutch football greats Patrick Kluivert and Clarence Seedorf will assist Suriname in the run-up to this month’s World Cup playoffs as they bid for a first-ever place at the finals.
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
March 12 : The statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States offered the clearest indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer's showpiece event in the modern era.
Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says - ESPN
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister said on Wednesday.
Australia grants asylum to five Iran women players after Asian Cup controversy
Australia has granted asylum to five members of Iran’s women’s football team, its Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed.
Donald Trump calls for Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s team
United States President Donald Trump has urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women’s football team – and said the US would do so if Australia did not.
Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup playoff amid travel shutdown
March 9 : Iraq coach Graham Arnold has called for the team's inter-confederation World Cup playoff in Mexico later this month to be postponed amidst the travel chaos triggered by the conflict in neighbouring Iran.