Egypt’s AFCON pain can spur FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
Record-winners Egypt were one of favourites to add AFCON 2025 to their seven titles but focus turns to FIFA World Cup.
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Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding of World Cup game against Egypt
Iran’s football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as an ‘irrational move’.
What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Top 10 games, groups of death: All to know about the FIFA World Cup draw
Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.
Iranian delegation in the US for World Cup draw after threatening boycott
Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.
Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’
US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.
Football world braces for FIFA World Cup 2026 draw with Trump presiding
US President Donald Trump will play a key part in one of the highest-profile World Cup draws in FIFA history.
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From paper to plastic balls: The complete guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 draw
The group classification of the 48 teams at next year’s World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.
Iran to boycott FIFA 2026 World Cup draw in US over visa dispute
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington DC hosting December’s draw.
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All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026
Al Jazeera answers all the key questions around football’s 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Who’s in, who’s out: Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup?
Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.
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