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FIFA reacts to Iran proposal to move WC games from US as Mexico shows interest

Published on Mar 17, 2026 15:26 IST

Should FIFA reject a switch of venue to Mexico, it seems unlikely that Iran would travel to the U.S. and take part in the tournament

Iran says no one can exclude it from World Cup after Trump warning

The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran's participation at this summer's tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Published on Mar 13, 2026 16:24 IST

Who will replace Iran’s soccer team at the FIFA World Cup?

Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to US strikes, pushing FIFA to consider a replacement. Here's which team could replace Iran. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Published on Mar 13, 2026 24:57 IST

Soccer-Iran cannot participate in World Cup, minister says

HT Image

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 14:16 IST

Infantino pushes tougher anti-racism measure after Vinicius–Prestianni incident

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a press conference.

Published on Mar 2, 2026 12:28 IST

El Mencho dead: FIFA moving Mexico games amid unrest? Truth behind viral claims

Smoke billows from burning vehicles amid a wave of violence, with torched vehicles and gunmen blocking highways in more than half a dozen states, following a military operation in which a government source said Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," was killed, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

Published on Feb 23, 2026 02:53 IST

EA servers down: EA FC, Ultimate team facing problems as users lodge complaints

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 02:42 IST

HT Kick Off: Why AIFF, clubs need to keep talking

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey (centre) and federation vice-president N A Haris at the first meeting between the federation and ISL clubs on August 7 last year. (Right) FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur at the same meeting.

Published on Jan 23, 2026 02:30 IST

Trump admin gives positive update on visa processing freeze ahead of World Cup

Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One

Published on Jan 16, 2026 20:00 IST

What Trump's latest visa processing freeze means for FIFA World Cup attendees

A giant model of the official Trionda pro match ball for the FIFA 2026 World Cup is displayed inside the Adidas store in Manhattan

Published on Jan 14, 2026 17:22 IST

Chhetri, ISL stars involve FIFA; send joint plea amid league's uncertainty

Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and other ISL players sent a joint plea to FIFA.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 17:16 IST

The prize is right: Looking forward to wins, in a football World Cup year

It would be great to see a new team – Portugal? – win. This will, after all, likely be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final Cup. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 12:53 IST

2025: Year of East Bengal, India women’s teams and Bibiano’s boys

East Bengal's title in the SAFF Club Championship was their third in 2025 after the IWL and the Calcutta League.

Published on Dec 26, 2025 02:31 IST

How much do FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets cost? Fans might get cheaper options

FIFA slashes some ticket prices to increase affordability; in picture: FIFA President Gianni Infantino(Photo by Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP)

Published on Dec 17, 2025 02:41 IST

Dembele wins FIFA Best men's player of the year; Bonmati wins women's award

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele attends a training session on the eve of the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final football match

Published on Dec 16, 2025 18:22 IST

‘NFL presents FIFA Super Bowl’: Fans blast FIFA over 3-minute hydration break

FIFA’s new hydration break rule has angered fans.

Published on Dec 9, 2025 06:03 IST

Messi vs Ronaldo quarterfinal on cards as FIFA unveil World Cup 2026 schedule

Lionel Messi for Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal

Updated on Dec 7, 2025 01:54 IST

Trump dances to YMCA as Village People close out FIFA World Cup Draw - Watch

U.S. President Donald Trump dances as Village People perform during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.

Published on Dec 5, 2025 19:39 IST

Messi’s Argentina to open FIFA World Cup against Algeria

Former NFL player Tom Brady holds up the team name of Argentina during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AP)

Published on Dec 5, 2025 19:30 IST

FIFA World Cup playoff groups: How USA, Brazil, Argentina, England, France play

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the draw Pool

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 19:34 IST

USMNT FIFA World Cup draw: Paraguay, Australia - tracking USA's path to trophy

United States forward Tim Weah, left, helps up forward Christian Pulisic after he was injured against Australia

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 19:14 IST

What is the FIFA Peace Prize? Trump gets prize from FIFA Prez. Gianni Infantino

US President Donald Trump wears the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup on December 5, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Published on Dec 5, 2025 18:37 IST

Iran takes a U-turn from decision to boycott FIFA World Cup draw

Iran takes a U-turn from decision to boycott FIFA World Cup draw

Published on Dec 3, 2025 16:34 IST

FIFA accused of bending the rules for Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a selfie with Georgina Rodriguez, Elon Musk, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

Published on Nov 28, 2025 11:25 IST

AIFF finally aligns its constitution with Supreme Court directives

(Pic for representation) (PTI)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 16:49 IST

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink

Published on Nov 19, 2025 21:34 IST

HT Kick Off: Hello, emptiness

Who cares? Goa didn’t heed Khalid Jamil’s call for energy from the stands.

Published on Oct 17, 2025 02:30 IST

Supreme Court says it does not intend to monitor AIFF’s functioning

The Supreme Court of India. (HT)

Updated on Oct 10, 2025 15:53 IST

HT Kick Off: Diaspora delights

With a population of 6 lakh, Cape Verde Islands are one win away from making the 2026 World Cup finals.

Published on Oct 10, 2025 02:30 IST

UEFA allows Barcelona in US and Milan in Australia but calls those overseas league games regrettable

HT Image

Published on Oct 6, 2025 19:07 IST

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