FIFA
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sportsFIFA to Meet Iranian FA Over World Cup Participation
FIFA officials meet Iranian FA in Istanbul to discuss Iran's World Cup participation amid tensions.
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sportsFIFA Announces Star-Studded Halftime Show for World Cup Final
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will perform at the first-ever halftime show during the World Cup final in New Jersey. Curated by Chris Martin.
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sportsBalich Wonder Studio to Direct Historic Tri-Nation World Cup Ceremonies
Milan-based Balich Wonder Studio will orchestrate synchronized 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
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sports2026 World Cup Matches at Risk from Extreme Heat, Study Warns
Analysis shows up to a quarter of 2026 World Cup matches could exceed safe heat levels, nearly double the risk since 1994.
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sportsLamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag, Igniting Political Debate in Football
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during La Liga title celebrations, sparking debate over politics in sports.
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sportsFIFA: Set-Piece Dominance Unlikely at World Cup
FIFA's Technical Study Group says limited prep time for international teams will prevent set-piece specialization from dominating the 2026 World Cup.
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sportsNZ Police Probe Allegation Against Cape Verde World Cup Player
New Zealand police investigate a sexual assault allegation against a Cape Verde player from the FIFA Series in March.
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sportsExtreme Weather Threatens to Disrupt 2026 World Cup
Heat, thunderstorms, and wildfires pose risks to players and fans across 16 host cities in North America. FIFA implements cooling breaks.