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Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup playoff amid travel shutdown
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Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup playoff amid travel shutdown

The Iraqis are concerned they might not be able to get their players and staff over to Mexico for their scheduled clash with either Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey on March 31

Iran players sing final anthem before bowing out of Women's Asian Cup
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Iran players sing final anthem before bowing out of Women's Asian Cup

The team's campaign in Australia started last weekend just as the US and Israel launched air strikes on their homeland, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

President Trump honors Inter Miami, Lionel Messi at White House
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President Trump honors Inter Miami, Lionel Messi at White House

The president said, "It's my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before: ‘Welcome to the White House, Lionel Messi.'"

Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs
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Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs

Iraq, who have played only once at the World Cup back in 1986, are favorites to win the playoff and become the ninth Asian team to qualify for the finals

Empire State lit up in 2026 World Cup hosts' colors 100 days before kick-off
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Empire State lit up in 2026 World Cup hosts' colors 100 days before kick-off

A record 48 teams -- up from 32 in 2022 -- and millions of fans are set to descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first ever World Cup shared by three nations

Resurgent Wolves stun Liverpool, Everton enjoy home comfort
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Resurgent Wolves stun Liverpool, Everton enjoy home comfort

Leeds United's Premier League relegation fears deepened with a 1-0 home defeat by Sunderland

Can the 2026 FIFA World Cup still be a force for global unity?
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Can the 2026 FIFA World Cup still be a force for global unity?

The current US political climate does not provide an encouraging model to move the FIFA World Cup toward peace and solidarity currently, but the world is in desperate need for it to do so

World Cup trophy with Canadian, Mexican, U.S. flags in the background.
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US attacks do not augur well for World Cup, says Iran football chief

While there was no suggestion Iran might boycott the finals, Iran Football Federation President Taj told a panel discussion on Iran's IRIB Channel 3 that the attacks would have an impact

'Finalissima' in Qatar at risk amid US, Israel attacks on Iran
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'Finalissima' in Qatar at risk amid US, Israel attacks on Iran

The final call on whether to postpone the game rests with event organisers UEFA and CONMEBOL

Arsenal look for back-to-back London derby wins with City breathing down their neck
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Arsenal look for back-to-back London derby wins with City breathing down their neck

City, meanwhile, are visiting a stubborn Leeds side who almost held them to a draw in November

Soccer player in white kit celebrates with arms raised, fans and camera in background.
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Yesterday's zero, today's hero: Neymar responds to critics with Santos double

Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has not featured for the national team since October 2023 amid a horror run of injuries

PSG see off late Monaco surge to advance in Champions League
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PSG see off late Monaco surge to advance in Champions League

The title holders advance to last 16, next face Barcelona or Chelsea in the last 16

Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach
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Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach

Previous foreign coaches were based outside the country and typically joined the squad during training camps in the UAE or India before international tournaments

Sloppy Arsenal implode in 2-2 draw at bottom side Wolves
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Sloppy Arsenal implode in 2-2 draw at bottom side Wolves

Arsenal have 58 points from 27 matches, five ahead of second-placed Manchester City having played a game more

Soccer player kneels and celebrates passionately on the field.
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Vinicius earns Real 1-0 win at Benfica in match marred by racism row

Vinicius accuses Prestianni of racism, match halted for 11 minutes

Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing: Flick
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Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing: Flick

The holders and La Liga leaders were crushed at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium as Diego Simeone's side ran riot with four goals before the break

World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA re-sale site
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World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA re-sale site

Weeks after FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned that tickets made available on resale sites were likely to come with an exorbitant price tag, those fears have come to pass on world football's own platform

Former Australia midfielder Blayney plots Japan's path to Asian Cup trophy
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Former Australia midfielder Blayney plots Japan's path to Asian Cup trophy

Japan favorites to win third title under first foreign head coach Nielsen

Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and Howe
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Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and Howe

Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years, but City's dramatic late rally to beat Liverpool on Sunday could prove a turning point for Pep Guardiola's men

Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts
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Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

"What happened in front of us? Do you want to see it? It's our problems as human beings. It's our problems”