2026 World Cup (7)
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WorldWhen the Pitch Became a Frontline: How Football Dropped Its Apolitical Mask
While the notion of "sport being apolitical" has been championed for years, the recent clash between the national teams of Spain and Argentina has demonstrated that football pitches are no longer…
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WorldPalestine solidarity takes center stage throughout 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fans of nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup --co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico -- have been showing support for Palestine in public squares before matches and in stadiums during…
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WorldFrom Qom to Los Angeles: Iran's Blessed Banner Flies in Team Melli Locker Room
A blessed flag from the holy Jamkaran Mosque has journeyed from the spiritual heart of Iran to the locker room of the national football team in the United States, creating a powerful intersection…
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WorldWorld Cup in the Heart of the Enemy: Every Iranian is a Member of the National Team
This year's World Cup unfolds under extraordinary circumstances. The host nation has waged a multi-pronged hybrid war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, pushing sensitivities to a boiling…
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HOWZAHIran Football Federation Chief Meets Seminary Officials in Qom
The head of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has held talks with senior seminary officials in the holy city of Qom, focusing on expanding cultural and educational cooperation…
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All StoriesPro-Palestinian protesters march to stadium ahead of World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel
Pro-Palestinian protesters lit flares and waved flags as they marched to the stadium ahead of the World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel on Saturday.
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All StoriesMorocco’s Ex-Justice Minister Calls on FIFA to Ban Israel from 2026 World Cup
Mustapha Ramid, Morocco’s former justice minister, has called on FIFA to ban Israel from the upcoming World Cup 2026 amid Israeli Occupation Forces’ (IOF) genocidal war on civilians in Gaza.
