Tag: World Cup
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Messi could feature in Argentina’s World Cup warm-up games, Scaloni says
Lionel Messi, still recovering from left hamstring soreness, is now considered fit enough to potentially play in at least one of Argentina’s two warm-up matches ahead… Read more
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Iran shifts World Cup base to Tijuana, hosts Mali behind closed doors in Turkey
FIFA has approved the FFIRI’s request to shift Iran’s World Cup base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, the federation said. Read more
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Ronaldo set for sixth World Cup as Portugal drawn into Group K with DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia for the 2026 expanded tournament
The draw, for the expanded 48-team tournament to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, sets up a fresh route for Ronaldo to add… Read more
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Neymar recalled by Brazil as Ancelotti bets on fitness for 2026 World Cup opener
Carlo Ancelotti has recalled Neymar to Brazil’s World Cup squad after almost three years out of the national team, but the Paris Saint-Germain veteran faces a… Read more
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USMNT World Cup Squad: Tessmann Omitted as Reyna Returns and Luna Out
USMNT’s 26-man World Cup roster is sparking debate, with a key midfielder left out amid injury questions and a few surprise inclusions stirring conversation. As the… Read more
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Iran shifts World Cup base to Tijuana to sidestep visa hurdles and shorten travel to LA venues
Iran pivots its World Cup camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, aiming to dodge visa headaches and streamline travel to U.S. venues. A last-minute relocation that… Read more
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Mexico beat Ghana 2-0 in Puebla as Aguirre weighs final World Cup squad ahead of June 1 deadline
Mexico warmed up for the World Cup with a 2-0 win, as coach Javier Aguirre continues refining his final squad. A mix of returning stars and… Read more
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New York City Opens Lottery for 1,000 World Cup Tickets at $50 With Free Bus to New Jersey Matches
New York City unveils a plan to make World Cup games more affordable for residents, offering a lottery for discounted tickets and free bus rides to… Read more
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Tonga’s men’s netball uses Fiji series to build toward 2028 World Cup
Tonga’s rising men’s netball team is using a Fiji series as a deliberate stepping-stone toward the 2028 World Cup, turning tough results into on-court lessons. With… Read more
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Canada’s World Cup hosting bill hits C$1.07B, PBO reports
New figures reveal a hefty price tag behind hosting this summer’s World Cup in Canada. As authorities outline who pays and how, the debate over public… Read more