Sweden coach Potter extends contract until 2030
STOCKHOLM, March 12 : Sweden coach Graham Potter has extended his contract until 2030, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) announced on Thursday.
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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.
Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear
Mexican national team goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon tore his left Achilles tendon in Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup game vs. the Philadelphia Union, Club America announced on Wednesday.
Italy beats Mexico to advance at WBC, along with Team USA - ESPN
HOUSTON — Team USA advanced out of pool play in the World Baseball Classic and will face Canada on Friday in the tournament's quarterfinals, averting a disastrous flameout thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory against Mexico on Wednesday night.
Cal Quantrill leads Canada to its first WBC quarterfinal, pitching 5 sterling innings
Canada has advanced to the World Baseball Classic's playoff round for the first time in the international tournament's 20-year history.
US lawmakers urge FIFA to lower 2026 World Cup ticket prices
March 11 : Dozens of U.S. lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying in a letter sent to the global soccer governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise at the expense of fans.
Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday (Mar 11).
Iran says it will not participate in FIFA World Cup because of U.S. military attack
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.