​​​​​​​In another scandalous event just days before the 2026 World Cup, a highly decorated Somali referee, widely described as Africa's finest, has been denied entry to the United States.

​​​​​​​Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the IRGC aerospace force commander on Wednesday issued a message of support for the national football team.

Japanese football icon Keisuke Honda has lost an advertising contract with an American company after publicly expressing his support for Iran amid the US-Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic.

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.

The 2026 World Cup's expanded 48-team format reshapes competition: 12 groups, razor-thin margins, host nations under pressure, and unpredictable matchups. We break it down in detail.

Iran faces Group G rivals – Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand – in 2026 FIFA World Cup, eyeing a historic knockout stage breakthrough amid fierce competition and high expectations.

A protest against Israel's participation in FIFA World Cup qualifiers was held in Rome, demanding Israel's suspension over war crimes in Gaza.