Iran World Cup squad lands in south Türkiye for training
TEHRAN: Iran's football team arrived in Türkiye on Monday (May 18) for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said.
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Azmoun left out of preliminary Iran World Cup squad
May 17 : Iran's attacking talisman Sardar Azmoun was a notable absence from coach Amir Ghalenoei's preliminary World Cup squad as the team gear up for the tournament in North America amid diplomatic tensions surrounding their participation.
Iran have ‘constructive’ meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
PARIS: FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as “excellent” and “constructive” the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Iranians are scheduled to be based and play all three of their group matches in the US in spite of the war currently being waged in the Middle East. “We’ve had an excellent meeting, a constructive meeting together with the Iran FA,” said Grafstrom. “I think we’re working closely together and looking very much forward to welcoming them to the World Cup. “We’ve had the opportunity to discuss some of the operational matters, like we do with every member association. “But I’m very happy that we were able to have this positive exchange, and both the Iran FA and FIFA are very happy with the meeting and looking forward to welcoming Team Melli in the USA, Canada and Mexico.” The president of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, had said on Thursday that no visas had yet been issued for Iran’s team. But he also described Saturday’s meeting as “positive and constructive” without going into details. “We discussed our concerns and expressed our joint commitment to ensure the smooth participation of Team Melli,” he said. The meeting, which was held at the headquarters of the Turkish Football Federation, comes as the Iranian team prepares to leave on Monday morning for a training camp in Turkiye before heading to the United States. Iran hope to play two friendlies in Antalya.
Al-Nassr and Ronaldo shocked by Osaka and lose Asian final
RIYADH: Al-Nassr lost the final of the AFC Champion League Two in Riyadh on Saturday, a 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka of Japan which means that a second trophy has slipped through their fingers in the space of five days. A season that had promised so much could actually end in nothing but disappointment.
German-born Castrop makes South Korea World Cup squad
SEOUL, May 16 : German-born Jens Castrop became the first player with dual heritage to make a South Korean World Cup squad when he was named in Hong Myung-bo's 26-man party on Saturday for this year's tournament.
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USA Star Christian Pulisic To Return From Back Injury For AC Milan This Weekend
United States men's national team forward Christian Pulisic is likely to recover from a lower back injury in time for AC Milan’s penultimate Serie A match this weekend.
Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns
May 14 : Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally attended by thousands of fans in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Wednesday night even if concerns remain about the team getting into the United States and competing at the tournament.