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FIFA denies Iran's World Cup request

FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill its World Cup schedule

FIFA fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations but took no action on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel from global soccer for allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements.

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FIFA wants Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule and won’t act on a Palestinian complaint about Israel

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Iran says it can’t come to the US for the World Cup — here’s what FIFA decided

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Iran soccer chief: We'll boycott U.S., but not the World Cup

Iran will "boycott the United States, but not the World Cup," the president of the country's football federation said Wednesday, in quotes reported by Iran's Fars news agency.

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Iran football boss U-turns on World Cup boycott but team will NOT go to USA

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FIFA President breaks silence on whether Iran's World Cup matches will be shifted from the US

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FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her country is prepared to host Iran's first-round matches if required.

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Iran football chief vows to ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ amid bid to move matches to Mexico

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Iran will not boycott FIFA World Cup, but seeks to get United States-based matches moved

FIFA rules women’s teams must have a woman

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New FIFA rule says women's teams must have a woman on leadership staff

Teams that wish to participate in FIFA women's tournaments must have either a woman as head coach or a woman serving in the assistant head coach role.

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FIFA creates rule requiring female coaches at women's tournaments

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FIFA mandates woman coach or assistant for women's competitions

FIFA, Football in Israel

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FIFA fines Israel soccer association over systemic breaches of ⁠anti‑discrimination and fair‑play statutes

In the separate disciplinary decision, FIFA sanctions the IFA for what it describes as systemic breaches of its ⁠anti‑discrimination and fair‑play statutes, following an investigation into the association’s handling of racism in Israeli football.

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FIFA clears Israeli settlement clubs but fines Israel FA over discrimination breaches

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FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and ‘multiple’ discrimination breaches

Asian Cup hosting bids for 2031, 2035 scrapped to meet FIFA changes to soccer calendar

Asia’s soccer body halted bidding to host its men’s Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035, telling member federations on Thursday it was asked by FIFA to move the tournament to even-numbered years. The Asian Football Confederation’s letter to members seen by the Associated Press came just six weeks after announcing a list of interested candidates,

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When is Philly FIFA Fan Festival? Philly ramps up for 2026 World Cup

Philadelphia Soccer 2026 organization released first details of its 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival. Events will begin in early June.

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Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, pickup soccer games in Mexico's streets are all the rage

A group of Mexicans founded "Reta Mexa" on social media, inviting soccer fans to play impromptu matches on different streets in Mexico City.

Two KC members of Congress ask FIFA to make World Cup tickets affordable

Two Kansas City-area members of the U.S. House of Representatives asked FIFA to make World Cup tickets more affordable.

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No general parking at MetLife Stadium for 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans warned

Fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium this summer should avoid driving, according to officials.

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Artist transforms 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer ball into Juneteenth tribute in Galveston

Visit Galveston, the marketing organization for the island, received the five large soccer balls as part of its partnership with the 2026 FIFA World Cup to promote the island as a destination for World Cup visitors.

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FIFA reveals first single from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album

The official 2026 World Cup album has its first song. Here's everything to know.

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Landon Donovan talks FIFA World Cup, David Beckham, memoir and life beyond soccer

Soccer legend Landon Donovan joins FOX 5 NY in studio to talk about the FIFA World Cup, his relationship with David Beckham and the personal stories behind his new memoir. Donovan reflects on his iconic U.