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Sardar Azmoun's World Cup Snub: Political Price for Protests
Sardar Azmoun left out of Iran's World Cup squad after social media protests and UAE photo backlash; 57-goal star's absence raises political questions.
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View allNewsMay 05, 04:19 PM
Iran's Star Player to Miss World Cup, Confirmed by Statement
Iran's star player will miss the upcoming World Cup due to an undisclosed reason, according to a confirmed statement. Iran's first match is against New Zealand on June 16 in California.
NewsMay 05, 04:19 PM
Iran Star Ruled Out of World Cup Due to Injury, Statement Confirms
Iran's star player will miss the World Cup after a statement confirmed an injury. No further details were provided.
NewsMay 05, 04:19 PM
Unverified Report Claims Iran's Star Player to Miss 2026 World Cup
An unconfirmed report indicates that Iran's star player will not be available for the 2026 World Cup, potentially impacting the team's preparations. No official confirmation has been made.
NewsMay 05, 04:19 PM
Iran Star Player to Miss World Cup, Statement Confirms
An unconfirmed statement claims a key Iranian player will not participate in the upcoming World Cup. Details remain scarce as the football world awaits official confirmation.
NewsMay 05, 04:19 PM
Iran's World Cup Hopes Diminished as Key Winger Gholizadeh Ruled Out with ACL Injury
Iran suffers a major setback as winger Ali Gholizadeh is ruled out of the World Cup with an ACL injury. The 30-year-old star, just named Poland's player of the month, will miss the tournament, compounding challenges from geopolitical tensions and a disrupted domestic league.
Team news
View allNewsJun 04, 11:01 PM
New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt
Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.
NewsJun 04, 10:32 PM
Hernandez: France Loss Better Now Than June 16
Lucas Hernandez: France's 1-2 friendly loss to Ivory Coast is better now than June 16 World Cup opener vs Senegal, with Northern Ireland test next.
NewsJun 04, 09:51 PM
Cherki: France Not Favorites but Will 'Crush Everyone'
France lost 1-2 to Ivory Coast in a friendly but Rayan Cherki's defiant vow—'crush everyone'—set the tone for their World Cup opener vs Senegal on June 16.
NewsJun 04, 07:00 AM
Egypt at 2026 World Cup: Salah's Last Dance for Historic Win
Egypt qualified unbeaten for 2026, still seeking first World Cup win. Salah, turning 34, leads pragmatic side in Group G with Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.
NewsJun 03, 11:01 PM
Why Belgium's 2026 World Cup Bid Rests on Injured Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku enters the 2026 World Cup with just 64 minutes of club football this season and emotional strain, as Belgium's golden generation seeks a final
NewsJun 02, 09:57 PM
Lukaku Passes Lewandowski: 90th Goal Puts Him in Top 5
Romelu Lukaku's 90th-minute strike against Croatia was his 90th Belgium goal, passing Robert Lewandowski to become the 5th-highest men's international scorer.
League news
View allNewsJun 05, 04:00 AM
Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win
Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.
NewsJun 04, 10:48 PM
Shakira, Burna Boy to Open 2026 World Cup in Mexico
Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. Buble, Morissette, Perry, Future lead other ceremonies.
NewsJun 04, 10:34 PM
Bleus Lose Friendly Under Deschamps: 2-1 to Ivory Coast
France lose first friendly under Deschamps, 2-1 to Ivory Coast in Nantes, revealing defensive issues 10 days before World Cup start vs Senegal.
NewsJun 04, 10:32 PM
Hernandez: France Loss Better Now Than June 16
Lucas Hernandez: France's 1-2 friendly loss to Ivory Coast is better now than June 16 World Cup opener vs Senegal, with Northern Ireland test next.
NewsJun 04, 10:29 PM
Why France's 1-2 Loss is a World Cup Alert: Dhorasoo
Vikash Dhorasoo sees France's 1-2 friendly defeat to Côte d'Ivoire as a World Cup warning, citing lack of concentration and missing key players.
NewsJun 04, 10:14 PM
Embolo Approved: 23-Goal Swiss Star Travels to US World Cup
Switzerland's Breel Embolo has been cleared to travel to the US for the 2026 World Cup after his Esta review was resolved, joining the team Friday.