
NBC News - 2 hours 9 min ago
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that he cannot guarantee the security of Iran's soccer team if it travels to the United States to compete in the World Cup later this year."The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety," he wrote on Truth Social.

TMZ - 2 hours 17 min ago
President Donald Trump says Iran's national soccer team can come to the 2026 World Cup in the United States -- but he's warning them it's probably not a smart move for their "own life and safety." The president took to Truth Social on Thursday…...

Yard Barker - 2 hours 28 min ago
Joao Fonseca is one of tennis' brightest talents, but was actually discussing football earlier this week. That was, despite enjoying a fairytale run at Indian Wells, beating stars like Karen Khachanov and Tommy Paul before losing narrowly to Jannik Sinner in the Round of 16.

Yard Barker - 2 hours 28 min ago
Guillermo Ochoa's remarkable World Cup streak may have received a major boost after a serious injury to one of Mexico's goalkeepers ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Sky Sports - 2 hours 38 min ago
US President Donald Trump says he doesn't "believe it is appropriate" for Iran to play at this summer's World Cup "for their own life and safety".

ABC News - 2 hours 48 min ago
President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be "appropriate" for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup...

BBC - 2 hours 50 min ago
US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.

The Guardian - 3 hours 39 min ago
Participation is in question amid ongoing war Fifa's Infantino said Trump assured Iran are welcome Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran should not participate in the upcoming World Cup in North America, just days after telling Fifa's chief they would be welcome despite the Middle East war. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety," the US president said on his Truth...

Forbes - 3 hours 40 min ago
Iran has indicated it could pull out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ramifications of such a rare decision and what FIFA's options are, are explained.

The Hill - 3 hours 41 min ago
President Trump is insisting the Iranian men's soccer team is welcome to travel to the United States for this summer's World Cup, though he acknowledged safety risks the players could face as U.S. military operation in the Middle East continues this week. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I...

NY Post - 3 hours 41 min ago
President Trump has responded to Iran's sports minister saying that his country cannot compete at this summer's World Cup, which the US is co-hosting.

Deadline Hollywood - 5 hours 27 min ago
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is gearing up to launch a trio of Brazilian soccer docs, kicking off with Ronaldinho: The One and Only. There will also be a USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory and The Root of the Game. The soccer trio will premiere in the months leading up to this year’s World Cup. Ronaldinho: The […]...

Newser - 6 hours 37 min ago
President Trump said Thursday did not think it would be "appropriate" for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason, while the countries are embroiled in a war. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to...

BBC - 7 hours 2 min ago
Sweden coach Graham Potter extends his contract until 2030, as the country targets World Cup qualification via play-offs.

The Guardian - 8 hours 27 min ago
The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. Today, Graham Ruthven endeavors to answer three of them Sergi o Dest's World Cup is at risk. The 25-year-old limped off with a hamstring injury during PSV's Eredivisie win over AZ Alkmaar on Saturday, immediately starting a countdown clock in the minds of US men's national team supporters who now fear Mauricio Pochettino's first-choice right back could miss this summer's tournament. Dest said on social media he hopes to...

ABC News - 13 hours 51 min ago
Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return from an injury in her U.S. senior national team debut, finishing with 17 points and 12 assists as the Americans beat Senegal 110-46 on Wednesday in the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament...

NY Post - 16 hours 34 min ago
David managed to come away the big winner.

ESPN - 17 hours 21 min ago
Playing in her first game since July, Caitlin Clark had 17 points and 12 assists in 19 minutes to lead Team USA to a 110-64 win in its first game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

CBS Sports - 18 hours 6 min ago
The NWSL will welcome two new expansion teams, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit, in 2026 and plans to have two more in time for the 2028 season...

CBS Sports - 18 hours 53 min ago
Ahmad Donyamali, Iran's minister of sport and youth, said Wednesday that 'under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup' because of the ongoing war in the country...

CBS Sports - 19 hours 33 min ago
Clark knocked down four 3-pointers and finished with 17 points and 12 assists in USA's 110-46 win over Senegal...

Fox News - 22 hours 4 min ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said President Donald Trump "reiterated" to him that Iran's soccer team is welcome at 2026 World Cup in US, despite ongoing the Middle East conflict.

Conde Nast Traveler - 22 hours 45 min ago
Plus, where to stay and what to do beyond the games.

ESPN - 22 hours 48 min ago
The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's the latest we know.