Iran's national football team produced a defensive masterclass against Belgium on Sunday, holding the team to a goalless draw in a result that keeps Team Melli firmly in contention for a historic knockout-stage berth.

Iran began its World Cup 2026 campaign against New Zealand.

The mother of seven-year-old son Makan Nasiri, killed in a US-Israeli bombing of a school in Minab, has written a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the 2026 World Cup begins.

Polish football club's owner rejects transfer offers from Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv, arguing that ethical considerations outweigh financial interests.

In Part 2, former Palestinian coach Nicola Hadwa discusses the politics of international football before the World Cup.

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal faced a reprimand for waving a Palestinian flag during a recent celebratory event, revealing the club's spineless leadership under Laporta, who prioritizes Israeli ties over player solidarity and the club's historic values.

A senior German football official has urged European nations to “seriously consider” boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in protest at US President Donald Trump’s controversial foreign policy.