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
French PM to fast-track security bill after PSG football violence and riots
More than 200 people were arrested in France following PSG's Champions League win, which followed semifinal disorder.
World
aljazeera.com
02.06.2026
Sacked Arsenal staffer doesn’t regret speaking out for Palestine
Mark Bonnick is suing Arsenal football club for unfair dismissal, saying he was sacked for supporting Palestine.
World
aljazeera.com
01.06.2026
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
31.05.2026
In Paris, PSG fans rioted and some were detained
Football fans rioted near the Parc des Princes stadium in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, where PSG played their home game.
Azerbaijan
report.az
30.05.2026
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.
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
29.05.2026
Azerbaijan's U-21 national team has started a training camp in Baku
The Azerbaijan national team consisting of under-21 football players has started a training camp in Baku.
Azerbaijan
report.az
28.05.2026
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.
World
aljazeera.com
27.05.2026
Paraskevas Antzas, the former football player of the Greek national team and "Olympiakos", died
Paraskevas Antzas, the former defender of the Greek national team and "Olympiakos" club, died.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.05.2026
Barcelona part ways with two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas
The Spanish women's football team "Barcelona" will part ways with two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas at the end of the current season.
Azerbaijan
report.az
26.05.2026
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026