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Palmer risks losing World Cup spot to in-form Gibbs-White

Struggling to find his flow and still battling fitness issues at the end of an injury-plagued season, Cole Palmer will on Monday go head to head with the player who poses an existential threat to his World Cup dream in Morgan Gibbs-White. The Chelsea talisman and the resurgent Nottingham Forest star form part of an intense fight for the No.10 shirt in Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

‘Not who he is’ - Why Pulisic will never be McKennie or Richards

Former United States star Alexi Lalas has weighed in on the psychological makeup of Christian Pulisic after the AC Milan forward was labelled "sensitive" by his club manager. As the USMNT prepares for a historic home World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino, the debate over the talisman's temperament has taken center stage.

Why Kane can win Ballon d'Or as Bayern trio likened to ‘MSN’

Alan Shearer suggests Harry Kane could secure the Ballon d’Or this year regardless of England’s World Cup success following a record-breaking campaign with Bayern Munich. The legendary striker believes the chemistry between Kane, Luis Diaz, and Michael Olise mirrors the iconic 'MSN' partnership that once dominated European football at Barcelona.

Real Madrid CF v Deportivo Alaves - LaLiga EA Sports

The threat of World Cup elimination looms: could a club legend now never play for Real again?

Dani Carvajal's season could not have ended much worse. He now risks missing the World Cup and an ignominious exit from Real Madrid.

San Lorenzo v Santos - Copa CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026

Explained: ‘Absurd’ reason why Neymar missed Santos’ derby date

Neymar has once again sidelined himself for a major fixture due to his long-standing and vocal opposition to artificial playing surfaces. The Brazilian icon sat out Santos’ high-profile derby against Palmeiras to avoid the synthetic pitch at the Allianz Parque, a decision that comes at a critical time as he fights to prove his fitness to Carlo Ancelotti.

Baumann makes three costly errors, leaving Nübel "in a very good position for the World Cup"

Alexander Nübel has staked his claim in the race to start in Germany's World Cup goal. Meanwhile, rival Oliver Baumann had a rare off-day.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	35	23	7	5	67	26	41	76	W W L L W
2	Manchester City	33	21	7	5	66	29	37	70	W W W D D
3	Manchester United	35	18	10	7	63	48	15	64	W W W L D
4	Liverpool	35	17	7	11	59	47	12	58	L W W W L
5	Aston Villa	34	17	7	10	47	42	5	58	L W D W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
L
L
W

Manchester City

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester United

W
W
W
L
D

Liverpool

L
W
W
W
L

Aston Villa

L
W
D
W
L

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.