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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at a friendly match in Turkey, the governing body's chief dismissed suggestions that the team might be relocated or withdrawn from the tournament.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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PSG vs Bayern Munich predictions: PSG chase 100th UCL win

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: Crystal Palace was originally founded in 1861 by the members of the Crystal Palace Company, who first founded a cricket club in 1857. The football team remained amateur until turning professional in 1905. Crystal Palace are the oldest football club still actively playing professional football in the world.
: Steve Parish, who bought a stake in the club in 2010, has a 10% stake in Crystal Palace. American businessman John Textor, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, owns a 45% majority stake. Josh Harris and David Blitzer own 18% stake each, while investor Robert Franco owns 5% stake in the club.
: Crystal Palace play their games at the Selhurst Park, which has been the club's home ground since 1924.
: Selhurst Park has a capacity of 25,486. From 1985 to 1991, and from 1991 to 2003, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon shared the venue with Crystal Palace, respectively.
: Crystal Palace are yet to win a single major honour, making it to the FA Cup final twice.
: No manager has led Crystal Palace to an English top flight title yet, with their best-ever finish coming in the 1990-91 season, when they finished third.
: Former Scottish centre-back Jim Cannon holds the record for making the most appearances for Crystal Palace, playing 600 games while spending his entire career at the Selhurst Park.
: Peter Simpson scored 165 goals during his five-season stint at the club (1929-30 to 1933-34) and is Crystal Palace's all-time top goalscorer.
: Wilfried Zaha, Ian Wright, Wayne Hennessey, and Christian Benteke are some of Crystal Palace's most famous players ever.
: Edmund Goodman, Terry Venables, Alan Pardew, Roy Hodgson, Frank de Boer, and Patrick Vieira are Crystal Palace's most famous managers ever.
: Crystal Palace are famously known as The Eagles, a reference to their club badge which consists of an eagle holding a football.

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Costa Rica news

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

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

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

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

Infantino insists Iran WILL play at the 2026 World Cup

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

CONCACAF players ranked: Balogun, David the headliners

adidas reveals 2026 FIFA World Cup home kits

Navas reveals he wanted to play striker before becoming goalkeeper

'Responsibility belongs to everyone' - Navas on Herrera critics

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

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

USMNT victory breaks Gold Cup records with 1.9 million viewers

Luna, Freese cut through the chaos, help USMNT advance

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

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

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WATCH: USMNT's Arfsten scores wondergoal vs Costa Rica

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

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

Pochettino denies reports he interviewed for Brentford job

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

Inside fierce video game rivalry that unites, divides USMNT

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

Giménez slams referee after disallowed goal in Mexico's draw

USMNT to face Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals

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

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