The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World Cup
Iran football fans living in Los Angeles explain why they want to wave Iran's pre-1979 Islamic revolution flag and dismiss the one that is on their team's shirt.
Sport
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
Sport
bbc.com
09.06.2026
World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?
Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Scroll down to find out World Cup timings in your region.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.
World
bbc.com
07.06.2026
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapses on football pitch during friendly
The football player has a special heart-starting device implanted since he collapsed during a match in 2021.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Ronaldo, other ageing stars push limits to make history at World Cup 2026
Experts say sport science is just part of a complex system of factors needed to extend longevity in football.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Why are players being issued visas just days before the World Cup?
Last-minute visas are being issued for players competing in the FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera's Mohammad Saleh explains.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners
Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World
aljazeera.com
06.06.2026
Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
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bbc.com
06.06.2026
Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.
World
bbc.com
06.06.2026
Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
World
aljazeera.com
06.06.2026
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Season award
Lamine Yamal will be an integral part of Spain's World Cup 2026 challenge and was key in Barcelona's La Liga defence.
World
aljazeera.com
05.06.2026
Iran footballers hand passports to US embassy for World Cup visa approval
Iran will fly to Mexico on Saturday to their home base at 2026 World Cup, while all their games are played in the US.
World
aljazeera.com
05.06.2026
Pakistan’s Lyari defies Bollywood’s gangland label to rise as boxing haven
Food, football and history mingle in Karachi's oldest settlement. And a boxing coach teaches girls to defy stereotypes.
World
aljazeera.com
05.06.2026
Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.
World
aljazeera.com
05.06.2026
Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup
Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how war is overshadowing a World Cup dream.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
Quiz: World Cup 2026 – player and team records, key statistics
Test your football knowledge before the World Cup begins with a 10-question quiz.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
Mehdi Taremi: Iran’s journey to the 2026 World Cup
Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi talks to Al Jazeera ahead of one of the most politically charged World Cups in history.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums
Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026