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Mexico’s President has announced FIFA’s final decision on relocating Iran’s matches

The World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Egypt and Iran reveal alternative World Cup participation plan With the final whistle on their group stage fortunes blowing, both Egypt and Iran have unveiled a contingency bluepri

Doubts surround the Iranian national team ahead of the World Cup. As the final whistle approaches for football’s showpiece event, observers in Tehran and beyond sense a palpable unease about the team’s readiness. Concerns range from the squad’s defensive fragility to the lingering effects of domestic political pressures that have shadowed its preparations. Analysts point out that the side has struggled to find consistency in high-profile friendlies, and the coaching staff’s public silence only amplifies the uncertainty. Fans, who have seen their team qualify for a record sixth consecutive tournament, now wonder whether the squad can silence the sceptics when the first match kicks off.

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Before the US and Iran… historic clashes that took place at World Cup stadiums

Doubts surround Iran's participation in the World Cup

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Infantino insists Iran WILL play at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on his commitment to see Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup, despite the escalating military conflict involving the United States. Speaking during a surprise appearance at a friendly match in Turkey, the governing body's chief dismissed suggestions that the team might be relocated or withdrawn from the tournament.

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Costa Rica's loss to Haiti puts them in danger of missing WC

Costa Rica’s World Cup hopes have taken a severe hit. A 1–0 loss to Haiti has left Miguel Herrera’s side on the brink in the CONCACAF qualifiers, with their direct path now hanging by a thread. Pressure around Herrera grew louder after the match as Los Ticos have a difficult path to next year's tournament.

CONCACAF players ranked: Balogun, David the headliners

With several stars missing for the USMNT, Mexico and Canada, the CONCACAF rankings feature some new faces.

adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 home kit launch

adidas reveals 2026 FIFA World Cup home kits

adidas drops their largest ever collection of home kits ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Monterrey v Pumas UNAM - Torneo Apertura 2025 Liga MX

Navas reveals he wanted to play striker before becoming goalkeeper

After joining Pumas UNAM to be closer to his family and move on from a tough stint in Argentina, Keylor Navas opened up about his early football dreams - revealing he once wanted to lead the attack instead of guard the net. The 38-year-old Costa Rican legend, who starred for Real Madrid and PSG, has quickly become one of Pumas’ key figures in Liga MX.

'Responsibility belongs to everyone' - Navas on Herrera critics

Costa Rica’s path to the World Cup has been complicated after beginning the qualifiers with two draws against opponents considered weaker on paper. With Mexico, the United States, and Canada already qualified as hosts, the road seemed far more accessible for Miguel Herrera’s side, a nation that has reached three consecutive World Cups.

United States v Costa Rica - Gold Cup 2025: Quarter Finals

Costa Rica fans call for Herrera’s exit after back-to-back draws

Los Ticos currently sit outside the World Cup 2026 qualification zone

Jimenez, Richards, Rubin and top 10 Gold Cup players - ranked

GOAL looks at the best players from the Gold Cup, which culminated in Mexico's 10th trophy after beating USMNT in final

USMNT victory breaks Gold Cup records with 1.9 million viewers

The USMNT’s dramatic Gold Cup quarterfinal shootout win drew 1.9 million viewers on FOX - setting a new viewership record

Luna, Freese cut through the chaos, help USMNT advance

Sunday night was chaotic, to put it lightly, but the shootout victory ended with the U.S. booking their spot in the semifinals

'A star was born tonight' - Donovan lauds Freese heroics

The former U.S. midfielder lauded the NYCFC's goalie's performance following three-save effort to send his country to the Gold Cup semis

Ice-cold Freese saves 3 in shootout, USMNT on to semis

The U.S. survived a nervy, gritty shootout, with Damion Downs scoring winner to book their place in the semis

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WATCH: USMNT's Arfsten scores wondergoal vs Costa Rica

The left back made two crucial plays to put the U.S. ahead, even after his first-half penalty led to a Costa Rica score

Saudi Arabia v United States - Gold Cup 2025

'Reclamation project' - Lalas on USMNT's Gold Cup ambitions

Three former national team stars stressed the importance of reaching the semifinals for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT

United States v Trinidad and Tobago - Gold Cup 2025

Lalas calls on USMNT to be 'ruthless' against Costa Rica

Lalas, Maurice Edu and Landon Donovan outline what it will take for USMNT to advance in the Gold Cup

Mauricio Pochettino USMNT vs Switzerland

Pochettino denies reports he interviewed for Brentford job

The Argentinian coach says he was never in contact with the club amid reports out of Europe

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Tillman's supercharged rise, Agyemang's touch key for USMNT

The U.S. are three wins away from something they have done seven times, but not since 2021 - win the Gold Cup

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Inside fierce video game rivalry that unites, divides USMNT

Members of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team bonded over Clash Royale, and that bond is now connecting entire USMNT

'See you in the Gold Cup final' - Herrera boasts to Aguirre

Mexico will face Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals, while Costa Rica will take on the USMNT

Giménez slams referee after disallowed goal in Mexico's draw

Javier Aguirre's team advanced as Group A leader with seven points

USMNT to face Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals

The USMNT's quarterfinal opponent was confirmed after the Ticos and Mexico played to a scoreless draw in their Group A finale

'I don't want to make a mistake' - Vásquez weighs European future

The Mexican national team defender is under contract with Serie A side Genoa until 2027

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

Daniel Mudau with 390.

Daniel Mudau with 172.

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