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Mexico gives green light: Iran moves its World Cup base
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Mexico gives green light: Iran moves its World Cup base

FIFA had already given the go-ahead; now Mexico's political leadership has also given the green light. Iran is moving its intended World Cup base from Tucson, Arizona, USA, to Tijuana, Mexico
Iran moves World Cup base from US to Mexico for this summer's tournament
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Iran moves World Cup base from US to Mexico for this summer's tournament

Iran's national football team will move its base for this summer's World Cup tournament from the United States to Mexico, the chairman of the Iranian Football Federation said in a statement on Saturday.
Mexico launches campaign against homophobic chants ahead of World Cup
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Mexico launches campaign against homophobic chants ahead of World Cup

Homophobic chants have long been a problem at soccer stadiums in Mexico, and with less than a month before the World Cup, Mexico's football federation is launching a campaign in an attempt to stop them.
Coach who filmed players in the shower banned for life
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Coach who filmed players in the shower banned for life

The football coach who filmed female players in the locker room and shower has been banned for life by UEFA.
Conmebol president and FIFA vice president Alejandro Domínguez accused of corruption
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Conmebol president and FIFA vice president Alejandro Domínguez accused of corruption

Alejandro Domínguez, president of the South American Football Confederation and a vice president of FIFA, has been accused of corruption. A complaint has been filed, the New York Times reports
Stroud, selected in World Cup squad, injured - forced to change
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Stroud, selected in World Cup squad, injured - forced to change

Mjällby's Elliot Stroud, recently selected in Graham Potter's World Cup squad, was injured after an hour of play in the Allsvenskan match against Häcken. Stroud felt pain in his groin
FIFA after demands: excellent meeting with Iran ahead of World Cup
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FIFA after demands: excellent meeting with Iran ahead of World Cup

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) had an "excellent" and "constructive" meeting with Iran ahead of the World Cup, said the federation's Swedish secretary-general, Mattias Grafström.
Scientists warn of heat threat during this summer's World Cup
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Scientists warn of heat threat during this summer's World Cup

FIFA's measures to protect players from the summer heat during the World Cup are not sufficient, claims a group of international researchers.
US eases visa deposit requirement for some World Cup fans
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US eases visa deposit requirement for some World Cup fans

The United States will ease the deposit requirement for certain fans applying for visas to travel to this summer's World Cup, the U. S
Tomasson's new World Cup job after Sweden dismissal
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Tomasson's new World Cup job after Sweden dismissal

Last year, John Dahl Tomasson was dismissed as Sweden's national team coach. Now the Dane has been given a new job during the World Cup
World Cup squad released - here are Potter's challenges
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World Cup squad released - here are Potter's challenges

With just over a month to go until the opening match against Tunisia, Graham Potter has made up his mind. He will release his national team's World Cup squad on Tuesday afternoon
The World Cup will have three opening ceremonies - Katy Perry will sing
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The World Cup will have three opening ceremonies - Katy Perry will sing

The World Cup is being played in three countries - and the opening ceremony will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Now FIFA has announced which artists will perform
FIFA raises World Cup final ticket prices to $32,970
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FIFA raises World Cup final ticket prices to $32,970

World Cup conflict: FIFA invites Iran to crisis talks in Zurich
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World Cup conflict: FIFA invites Iran to crisis talks in Zurich

The war in the Middle East has created uncertainty over Iran's participation in the World Cup. FIFA has invited the Iranian Football Federation to talks
Israeli and Palestinian representatives refused to shake hands at FIFA congress
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Israeli and Palestinian representatives refused to shake hands at FIFA congress

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wanted to act as a peacemaker and tried to get Israeli and Palestinian representatives to stand on stage together. It ended in an argument between them
Gianni Infantino to run for re-election as FIFA president
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Gianni Infantino to run for re-election as FIFA president

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is running for re-election. He has 57 million reasons to do so
Trump after Infantino's Iran statement: Let them play
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Trump after Infantino's Iran statement: Let them play

There were requests from the United States that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup in North America. FIFA President Gianni Infantino shot this down at the FIFA Congress
Good news for Infantino - receives great support from CAF and AFC
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Good news for Infantino - receives great support from CAF and AFC

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino if he stands for re-election in 2027.
Iranian FIFA delegation forced to leave Canada after visas revoked
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Iranian FIFA delegation forced to leave Canada after visas revoked

Iran's delegation to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver has left Canada after its visas were revoked. Iran's football chairman Mehdi Taj is said to have been a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Canada designated as a terrorist organization in 2024
FIFA wants at least one of its own products on the pitch
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FIFA wants at least one of its own products on the pitch

There should be at least one younger player on the pitch who has been brought up in the club. That's what FIFA wants to see going forward
Afghan refugee team Afghan Women United cleared to compete in 2028 Olympic qualifiers
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Afghan refugee team Afghan Women United cleared to compete in 2028 Olympic qualifiers

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is free to say what it wants, and so is the country's football association. The refugee team, Afghan Women United, is recognized as representing the nation in official tournaments organized by the International Football Association
Haaland criticized for Budweiser beer commercial ahead of World Cup
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Haaland criticized for Budweiser beer commercial ahead of World Cup

Football star Erling Braut Haaland appears in an advertisement for beer brand Budweiser ahead of this summer's World Cup. He is now facing criticism in Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned
Dollar rain over the World Cup - FIFA increases compensation
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Dollar rain over the World Cup - FIFA increases compensation

FIFA has decided to increase compensation for the national teams participating in this summer's men's World Cup from $727 million to $871 million.
FIFA decision: players covering their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card at the World Cup
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FIFA decision: players covering their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card at the World Cup

Players who cover their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card during the World Cup. FIFA is also cracking down on players who leave the pitch in protest of referee decisions
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