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              World Cup 2026

              Get the latest news and updates on the Fifa World Cup, including dates, schedule, fixtures and teams

              FILE PHOTO: Shakira performs during an open concert at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo

              Shakira and Burna Boy's Dai Dai review: Is this the best World Cup song yet?

              MusicMay 15, 2026
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              Deschamps defends selection of Al Hilal's Hernandez in World Cup squad

              FootballMay 15, 2026
              Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 100 Saudi Pro League goals since moving to Al Nassr in December 2022. AFP

              Ronaldo's level hasn't dropped since move to Al Nassr, says Portugal boss

              FootballMay 15, 2026
              From left, Shakira, BTS and Madonna will perform at Fifa World Cup's debut half-time show on July 19. Getty Images

              BTS, Madonna and Shakira to headline first Fifa World Cup half-time show

              Music & On-stageMay 14, 2026
              Google says the sponsorship 'underscores our commitment to supporting football enthusiasts in the Arab world'. Reuters

              Iraq and Morocco team up with Google Gemini for World Cup

              TechnologyMay 13, 2026
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              Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna joins Fifa World Cup album with Illuminate

              Music & On-stageMay 11, 2026
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              FootballMay 06, 2026
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              Shadi's take on Iran and the World Cup

              CartoonMay 01, 2026
              FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the 76th Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Canada, on April 30. EPA
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              Fifa Congress takeaways: Infantino starts re-election bid, Iran issues persist

              FootballMay 01, 2026
              Iranian officials were absent from the opening of the Fifa Congress in Vancouver on April 30.
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              Iran will take part in World Cup, Fifa's Infantino says

              SportApril 30, 2026
              Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj, left, alongside president of Fifa Gianni Infantino. Photo: IRNA

              Iran miss Fifa event due to 'unacceptable behaviour' of Canadian immigration

              FootballApril 30, 2026
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              FootballApril 29, 2026
              Liverpool's Mohamed Salah applauds fans as he walks off the pitch after being substituted against Palace. Reuters

              Salah has played his last game for Liverpool, claims Hassan

              FootballApril 26, 2026
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              Mohamed Amoura – small in stature, big on impact and carrying Algeria's hopes

              FootballApril 25, 2026
              Iran's Mehdi Taremi with teammates during a friendly against Costa Rica in Antalya. AFP
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              Rubio: Iran players welcome to play World Cup, but no one with links to IRGC

              FootballApril 24, 2026
              US President Donald Trump holds a World Cup football given to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a summit in Helsinki in 2018. Getty Images

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              USApril 23, 2026
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