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Iranian soccer team says 'no one can exclude' squad from 2026 World Cup amid participation doubts

The Iranian men’s national soccer team has pushed back on speculation over the team’s status for the 2026 World Cup, which is largely taking place in the U.S., releasing a statement Thursday saying th...

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Iran soccer team pushes back on Trump comments, says 'no one can exclude' it from the World Cup

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Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says

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Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

Iran continue preparations for World Cup amid conflict

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Iran says it will boycott USA, not the FIFA World Cup

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Iran ‘boycotting’ USA but not World Cup: football federation chief

World Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on Middle East conflict implications, squads for March qualifiers and more

The start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than three months away. This news cycle for this summer's tournament is in full swing and there is no better place to follow it all than right here at The Athletic.

England World Cup squad: The players on the plane, in departure lounge and left behind

Thomas Tuchel has named England’s squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan on Friday, a last chance for players to impress before the German finalises his World Cup squad.