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FIFA's Infantino says soccer org. 'not kings of world,' US decides who can enter, amid visa scandal
Infantino said FIFA is focused on being a "sports organization" and would not intervene in helping the US determine approvals for entry into the country.
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report
Iran to play its final World Cup warm-up match behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday
The soccer team, staff, and Iranian citizens can enter the US for the event, but officials with ties to the regime will be barred from attending.
US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
The US Federal Aviation Administration said that drone operators who enter restricted airspace without approval can face fines of up to $100,000.
FIFA and Iran’s identity crisis - opinion
Iranians believe that regimes come and go, but the cultural and historical idea of Iran persists beyond any single political order.
Red card diplomacy: Palestine’s handshake foul rattles FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup
Palestinian Football Association turns the World Cup tournament into a game of political football
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
White House denies reports of visa issues for Iraq’s World Cup team
The White House has refuted rumors that Iraq's national team players were denied US visas, confirming they are on track for the World Cup with all players cleared to travel.
Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days
Canada, which is co-hosting the June 11 to July 19 World Cup with the US and Mexico, said it refused entry to Taj last week because of his links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
‘Not FIFA’s job’: Norway soccer chief calls to scrap FIFA Peace Prize after Trump award
In December 2025, FIFA awarded Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, with the stated goal of “reward[ing] individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace."
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
Both men were called to the stand by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who put his hand on the Palestinian FA chief's arm and, with a gesture, invited him to come closer to the Israeli FA VP.
FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban
Protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, calling for the Iranian team to be banned from the upcoming World Cup for representing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
