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The First 48-Team World Cup -- More Opportunities, Less Jeopardy?
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants.
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Iran Will Play at the 2026 World Cup But Has Set 10 Demands
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Edited by NDTV Sports Desk, NDTV Sports Desk
Iran's Football Federation confirms 2026 World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions covering visas, security and national symbols for hosts USA, Canada and Mexico to address before June 11.
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Is Lamine Yamal Playing in the World Cup? Here’s What We Know
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Edited by NDTV Sports Desk, NDTV Sports Desk
Will Lamine Yamal play in the Fifa World Cup? Here is everything we know about Spain star’s injury and recovery.
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Nora Fatehi Set To Perform, Sing At FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony. See Full List
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- ANI
Nora will join an exciting global lineup featuring Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Buble, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince, according to a press release from FIFA.
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World Cup To Hold Trio Of Star-Studded Opening Ceremonies
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.
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Lionel Messi Says Argentina Up Against 'Other Favorites' In World Cup Repeat Bid
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's Big Statement On USD 2 Million World Cup Tickets: "Have To Look At Market"
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws that allow tickets to be resold for thousands of dollars above face value.
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Gianni Infantino Confirms Iran Will Play FIFA World Cup 2026 Games In United States
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football's power-brokers met in Vancouver.
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Players Face Red Cards In New Anti-Racism Rule At FIFA World Cup
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.
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"Life Can Be Cruel": Xavi Simons Out Of FIFA World Cup 2026 And Spurs Relegation Fight After ACL Injury
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
Tottenham confirmed on Monday that "heartbroken" Xavi Simons had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament, forcing him out of the club's relegation scrap and the World Cup.
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"We May Not Let Them In": US Sends Warning To Iran Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Written by Sahil Bakshi
US President Trump has no objection to Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup, but US officials require Iranian players to exclude individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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"Offended": Italy Blasts Donald Trump Administration's World Cup Proposal Amid Iran Conflict
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Associated Press
Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday that "first of all, it's not possible. Secondly, it's not a good idea."
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sports.ndtv.com
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The First 48-Team World Cup -- More Opportunities, Less Jeopardy?
- Monday May 11, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Iran Will Play at the 2026 World Cup But Has Set 10 Demands
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Edited by NDTV Sports Desk, NDTV Sports Desk
Iran's Football Federation confirms 2026 World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions covering visas, security and national symbols for hosts USA, Canada and Mexico to address before June 11.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Is Lamine Yamal Playing in the World Cup? Here’s What We Know
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Edited by NDTV Sports Desk, NDTV Sports Desk
Will Lamine Yamal play in the Fifa World Cup? Here is everything we know about Spain star’s injury and recovery.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Nora Fatehi Set To Perform, Sing At FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony. See Full List
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- ANI
Nora will join an exciting global lineup featuring Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Buble, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince, according to a press release from FIFA.
-
sports.ndtv.com
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World Cup To Hold Trio Of Star-Studded Opening Ceremonies
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Lionel Messi Says Argentina Up Against 'Other Favorites' In World Cup Repeat Bid
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".
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sports.ndtv.com
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's Big Statement On USD 2 Million World Cup Tickets: "Have To Look At Market"
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws that allow tickets to be resold for thousands of dollars above face value.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Gianni Infantino Confirms Iran Will Play FIFA World Cup 2026 Games In United States
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football's power-brokers met in Vancouver.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Players Face Red Cards In New Anti-Racism Rule At FIFA World Cup
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.
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sports.ndtv.com
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"Life Can Be Cruel": Xavi Simons Out Of FIFA World Cup 2026 And Spurs Relegation Fight After ACL Injury
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
Tottenham confirmed on Monday that "heartbroken" Xavi Simons had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament, forcing him out of the club's relegation scrap and the World Cup.
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sports.ndtv.com
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"We May Not Let Them In": US Sends Warning To Iran Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Written by Sahil Bakshi
US President Trump has no objection to Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup, but US officials require Iranian players to exclude individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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sports.ndtv.com
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"Offended": Italy Blasts Donald Trump Administration's World Cup Proposal Amid Iran Conflict
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Associated Press
Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday that "first of all, it's not possible. Secondly, it's not a good idea."
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sports.ndtv.com