FIFA World Cup
One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time.
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TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
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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.
Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies
The mural, designed by Iranian-American artist Hooman Khalili, depicts children gathered on a soccer field and combines the stories of victims from Israel and Iran.
Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
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).
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.
Iranian soccer officials claim 'inappropriate behavior' at Toronto airport
The Iranian delegation was on its way to Vancouver for the FIFA Congress, set to host representatives of all 211 member associations.
US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says
Rubio's remarks came after a top envoy to US President Donald Trump asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup - Financial Times
Iran had said earlier that it would decide on participation in the World Cup only after receiving a response from FIFA regarding the relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico.
