Iran expect to hear about US World Cup visas this week
ANTALYA, Turkiye: Iran will have an answer from US authorities over their World Cup visa applications “this week,” their football federation vice president Mehdi Mohammad Nabi said on Friday.
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South Africa rue Foster penalty miss in 0-0 friendly draw with Nicaragua
May 29 : Lyle Foster missed a penalty as World Cup-bound South Africa were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by lowly Nicaragua in their friendly international in Johannesburg on Friday.
Spain favorites to win World Cup, Goldman model shows
SANTIAGO, May 29 : Spain are the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, ahead of France, Argentina and Brazil, according to a Goldman Sachs model published on Friday that uses teams' historical performance and ranking data.
Iran beat Gambia as federation seeks FIFA clarity over visas
ANTALYA, Turkey, May 29 : Iran have asked FIFA to clarify when tournament visas will be issued following the relocation of their World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, a senior official from the Islamic Republic's national football federation (FFIRI) said on Friday.
World Cup drives up sales of counterfeit jerseys in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, May 29 : World Cup fever in Argentina, home of the defending champions, has boosted sales of counterfeit jerseys and soccer trading cards, sparking protests from retailers who are already under pressure from President Javier Milei's market-opening policies.
Volpato makes late switch from Italy to Australia ahead of World Cup
SYDNEY, May 29 : Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, Football Australia said on Friday.
Iranian FA chief unaware of Azmoun World Cup call-up plans
May 29 : Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj said on Thursday he was unaware of any plans to bring striker Sardar Azmoun into Iran's World Cup squad despite an appeal for his recall from a vice president of the Islamic Republic.
Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup
BUENOS AIRES, May 28 : Argentina named their 26-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday, with Lionel Messi set to lead the defending champions at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.