South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.
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bbc.com
31.05.2026
South Africa’s World Cup 2026 departure delayed over Mexican visa debacle
World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.
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aljazeera.com
31.05.2026
World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
Morocco's success is built on an effective strategy, but there has been some upheaval in the run-up to FIFA World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
31.05.2026
Barcelona sign England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
Gordon netted 17 goals for Newcastle in all competitions this season, including 10 in 12 Champions League games.
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aljazeera.com
30.05.2026
Iran ambassador hits out at ‘country to the north’ in US World Cup visa row
Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing on 'equal terms', Tehran's envoy to Mexico says.
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aljazeera.com
29.05.2026
FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation
US States react following increasing criticism of football's global governing body for the pricing of 2026 World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
27.05.2026
Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
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aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?
Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Mexico City paints record-breaking football mural ahead of World Cup
Mexico City unveiled a mural that earned a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Iran team trains through World Cup uncertainty
Al Jazeera exclusive footage follows Iran’s national football team as they train for the World Cup in Turkiye.
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aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
What to know about Cape Verde at World Cup 2026
After many continental level appearances, Cape Verde are ready for their opening act on football's grandest stage.
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aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
Senegal football fans return home after royal pardon in Morocco
Fans arrested in Morocco in the aftermath of AFCON 2025 final were returned on humanitarian pardon by the Moroccan king.
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aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON final
Morocco jailed 18 Senegal fans following fan disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.
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aljazeera.com
23.05.2026
From Palestine to Catalonia, Guardiola believed in more than just football
Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City with a legacy that stretches well beyond the 17 trophies he won in 10 years.
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aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
How Guardiola compares with Ferguson and other English managerial greats
Pep Guardiola won 17 trophies in his 10-year stay at Man City, but how does his record stand up in English football?
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aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
Tuchel leaves Palmer and Foden out of England’s 2026 World Cup squad
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
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aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
NYC launches lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets
New York City is launching a lottery for 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets priced at $50.
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aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
Fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays on social media, rivalling FIFA commissions from musicians.
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aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
Iran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles
Players from Iran’s national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup.
World
aljazeera.com
21.05.2026
Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?
The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.
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aljazeera.com
21.05.2026