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Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

Euronews

World Cup 2026 Turned Upside Down: Underdogs Humble Football's Heavyweights In Historic Matchday Five

Matchday Five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw underdog teams like Cape Verde and Egypt secure surprising draws against football giants

International Business Times UK

Why are Uruguay facing travel difficulties at the 2026 World Cup?

Uruguay are already dealing with issues at the 2026 World Cup, and not just on the pitch

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‘Pico’ Lopes and Cape Verde give Spain’s boys one hell of a neutralising

In today’s Football Daily: the World Cup has some new history boys to celebrate

The Guardian - UK

World Cup official cleared over hand gesture resembling ‘white power’ sign

A World Cup 2026 referee who was seen on camera appearing to making a gesture resembling a hand sign associated with white supremacists has been cleared by FIFA.

The Independent UK

Why Iranian-Americans Staged A Protest Against Their Own National Team At World Cup Opener

The Iran v New Zealand World Cup match became a platform for Iranian-Americans to protest FIFA's flag ban and express political dissent, highlighting deep divisions among Iranians globally.

International Business Times UK

Iran overcomes its divisions for 90 minutes, then same old problems return

Iranian support in LA included those of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve troubles

The Guardian - US

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Ranking Every Single Match at the 2026 World Cup

There are so many games at this summer’s World Cup, it can be heard to keep up with what’s happened and how.

Sports Illustrated

White House Says Barred Somali World Cup Referee Was Talking to 'Very Bad People'

Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House World Cup Task Force, said that U.S. authorities had intelligence information that justified blocking a Somali referee from entering the country to take part in the World Cup.

International Business Times

FA chief outlines stance on Gianni Infantino’s controversial run for Fifa re-election

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham discussed the prospect of Infantino being elected for another term amid the various issues that have plagued the ongoing World Cup

The Independent UK

Major sporting events could offer a public health role for nursing students

As Toronto hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is welcoming large crowds, international visitors and volunteers into stadiums, transit hubs, fan spaces and public areas.

The Conversation

‘I’m not a model!’ Uruguay’s Bielsa defends bizarre World Cup portrait

The Uruguay head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, defended his decision to cast his eyes downwards for his official World Cup 2026 portrait

The Guardian - UK

Over 150,000 sign petition demanding Fifa probe into Scotland vs Haiti match

OVER 150,000 people have signed a petition demanding an investigation into Haiti’s loss to Scotland in their country’s FIFA World Cup opener ...

The National (Scotland)

Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

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Evening Standard

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

The National (Scotland)

Iran coach blasts team's 'oppression' at World Cup amid US sanction chaos

Iran's management has hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach saying his team are the “most oppressed” at…

The Independent UK

History of the OK hand gesture and why it is sparking controversy at World Cup

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World Cup referee backed by representative body after controversial hand gesture

Shaun Evans was seen making an upside down ‘OK’ gesture in the VAR hub before Sunday’s match between Germany and Curacao

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The Economic Times

No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fame

Cape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite global acclaim and a surge in followers, the veteran goalkeeper was overcome with emotion, crying for his deceased grandparents and his mother, who couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.

The Independent UK

Why the OK hand gesture is sparking World Cup controversy

The symbol sparked new controversy at the World Cup when Shaun Evans, a video review official, made an "OK" gesture during a broadcast

The Economic Times

'Don't know why we are being sent back': Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei upset after team asked to leave US immediately after FIFA World Cup 2026 opener

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed disappointment over being asked to leave the United States immediately after the match. Captain Mehdi Taremi also highlighted visa problems affecting the delegation. These issues…

Evening Standard

World Cup VAR referee forced to deny on air ‘far right’ hand gesture

FIFA is understood to be aware of the incident

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: England’s Livramento ruled out; Ghana seek to overturn Partey ban; Iran player’s visa expires – as it happened

England have called up Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah to replace Tino Livramento after the full-back sustained an injury in training

The Independent UK

The real reason why England must top their World Cup group

Winning the group comes with a potentially easier road to the final, but ahead of England’s crunch game against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, reasons of geography are the strongest motivation to top Group L

The Economic Times

Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…

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