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Germany v Ghana - International Friendly

World Cup surprise? Nagelsmann contacts Bundesliga star

Grischa Prömel of TSG Hoffenheim remains in contention for a surprise World Cup call-up.

Saudi Arabia sack Renard just two months before World Cup

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation have sent shockwaves through the football community by officially sacking head coach Herve Renard only two months before the 2026 World Cup. Following poor friendly results in March, a former Premier League player is now widely expected to replace the iconic Frenchman and steady the ship before the upcoming tournament.

Brazil v France - International Friendly

Ancelotti urges Italy to return to 'defensive mentality'

Carlo Ancelotti has urged Italy to reclaim the defensive identity that once made the nation the most feared in world football. The Brazil boss believes an obsession with modern tactical trends has left the Azzurri fragile and lacking elite standards, resulting in a third straight failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Infantino fires back over 'shameful' World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again stepped in to defend the astronomical pricing of tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Facing an onslaught of criticism from supporters who have labelled the costs as "shameful," the head of world football's governing body claims the move is a financial necessity.

After Champions League exit: Legendary manager slams Vinicius and Rüdiger

Following Bayern Munich’s spectacular quarter-final against Real Madrid, pundit Ewald Lienen reserved scathing criticism for Vinicius Junior and also took aim at Antonio Rüdiger, going so far as to demand consequences for the pair ahead of the World Cup.

"Weakening himself in the process": Nagelsmann criticised for his handling of Undav

Two former DFB stars deem Julian Nagelsmann’s handling of Deniz Undav in the German national team regrettable.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern München	29	24	4	1	105	27	78	76	W W W D W
2	Borussia Dortmund	29	19	7	3	60	29	31	64	L W W W W
3	VfB Stuttgart	29	17	5	7	60	38	22	56	W L W W D
4	RB Leipzig	29	17	5	7	56	36	20	56	W W W L W
5	Bayer Leverkusen	29	15	7	7	59	39	20	52	W W D D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern München

105

W
W
W
D
W

Borussia Dortmund

L
W
W
W
W

VfB Stuttgart

W
L
W
W
D

RB Leipzig

W
W
W
L
W

Bayer Leverkusen

W
W
D
D
D

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Iran World Cup 2026 tickets?

Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Iran, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.

To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

Can I buy Iran World Cup 2026 resale tickets?

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.

Will there be an opportunity to purchase Iran World Cup 2026 tickets directly at the stadium?

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

Who has scored the most goals for Iran at World Cup Finals?

Iran’s heavy 6-2 loss to England in their opener at the 2022 World Cup was a bitter pill to swallow, but Mehdi Taremi's consolation double strike meant that he became Iran’s top World Cup scorer of all-time. The Olympiacos striker will be hoping to add to his tally further in North America. In terms of World Cup appearances, Ehsan Hajsafi tops Iran's standings with 9 caps, after playing in all his side's matches at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.