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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … The Iranians open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. …

    Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US
  3. April 2026

  4. The Standard

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  5. Capital News

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    Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner

  6. Capital News

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  8. The Standard

    … In the October 1968 ASA conference at Los Angeles, California, Kagombe wrote, the Black Caucus demanded that ASA “broaden black participation in all phases of the Association’s operations.” Among the Caucus objectives, he wrote, was the need for blacks “to control one’s own” and …

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Sport

Iran coach claims team faces oppressive conditions at World Cup

The News

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after players were ordered to return to Mexico immediately following their opening match in Los Angeles. The squad has faced visa delays for support staff, last-minute travel documents for players, and a forced relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to logistical issues amid tensions between Iran and the United States.

16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Iran coach claims team faces oppressive conditions at World Cup

    Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after players were ordered to return to Mexico immediately following their opening match in Los Angeles. The squad has faced visa delays for support staff, last-minute travel documents for players, and a forced relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to logistical issues amid tensions between Iran and the United States.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup opener

    Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opening match, with goals from Elijah Just for New Zealand offset by equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi. The match took place amid military conflict between Iran and the United States, visa delays, visa refusals, and protests both against the team and in support of Iran.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Iran winger's US visa expires after World Cup opener

    Iranian national team winger Mehdi Torabi was issued only a single-entry US visa, which expired after Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their World Cup opening match. The Iranian Football Federation is seeking a new visa for Torabi to allow him to continue participating in upcoming matches.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Iran World Cup coach cites political tensions but urges focus

    Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said political tensions and visa issues have damaged preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay attention to any of the hype." The team faces New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday, marking the first time a World Cup host has hosted a country with which it is at war.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Spain drawn 0-0 by World Cup debutant Cape Verde

    Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup first-timers Cape Verde on Monday in their Group H opener, despite 74 percent possession and being regarded as strong pre-tournament favourites. Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people ranked as 2000-1 outsiders by betting websites, secured an improbable point in their inaugural World Cup match.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Qatar draws 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup opener

    Qatar earned their first ever World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi's late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, whose Breel Embolo penalty had given them an early lead.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Curaçao faces Germany in World Cup debut match

    Curaçao, a Caribbean island of 160,000 people and the smallest nation by population in the tournament, makes its World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. Coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest in World Cup history at 78, believes the team can "steal some points" despite being underdogs.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Pochettino credits collective effort in USA's 4-1 World Cup win

    US coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the entire squad after the co-hosts defeated Paraguay 4-1 on Friday in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding another, saying the victory was a collective team performance rather than individual brilliance.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Brazil face Morocco in World Cup group-stage standout

    Five-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. 2026 World Cup kicks off in US with low fan enthusiasm

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing minimal excitement in the United States, with fans citing high ticket prices (exceeding $1,000 for the opening match), visa denials, and locals' preference for basketball as reasons for poor turnout. The US co-host nation's opening match against Paraguay drew sparse attendance, and President Trump declined to attend.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. US beats Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup opener

    The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup's first match on US soil, held in Los Angeles, with goals from Folarin Balogun (2), Gio Reyna, and an own goal giving the co-hosts a dominant start to the tournament.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. USA defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

    The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup tournament opener on home soil, with goals from Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, giving the co-hosts an early advantage in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

  1. USA plays first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

    The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Iran's World Cup squad trains ahead of tournament

    Iran's footballers held a public training session in Tijuana on Thursday ahead of the World Cup, their first glimpse to journalists since arriving for the tournament. The squad moved their camp to Tijuana from Arizona, and only a dozen of 26 players were visible during the fifteen-minute session, with striker Mehdi Taremi absent.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Pochettino leads fans in chants ahead of USA World Cup game

    A day before the United States' first World Cup match against Paraguay, coach Mauricio Pochettino held a public training session where he led 5,500 fans in chants at the team's base in Irvine, California, as part of broader efforts to energise supporters and players.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Iran World Cup team departs for Mexico amid US visa dispute

    Iran's World Cup squad departed Turkey for Mexico on Saturday ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, after the US refused to issue visas for some team support staff, triggering a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 6 June

  1. US grants visas to Iranian footballers for 2026 World Cup

    The US has confirmed that Iran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the US despite ongoing regional tensions between the two countries.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

  1. Iran football squad seeks US visas for 2026 World Cup

    Iran's national football team handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkey for visa applications ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, according to Iran's Football Federation head Mehdi Taj, following FIFA's instructions. The team's participation remains uncertain as Iran and the US negotiate to end a Middle East war that began in February.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. Hollywood marks Marilyn Monroe's 100th birth anniversary

    Hollywood is holding a series of events to mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth, including tributes at the Chinese Theatre where her handprints are displayed and an Academy Museum exhibit celebrating her film career and life.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Iran relocates World Cup training base to Mexico from Arizona

    Iran's football federation said FIFA approved the team's request to move its 2026 World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, citing visa difficulties.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Iran to face Mali in pre-World Cup friendly in Turkey

    Iran's national football team will play Mali on June 4 in a friendly match during its pre-World Cup training camp in Antalya, Turkey, the Iranian football federation said. The match follows a game against Gambia as Iran prepares for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Iran federation confident in World Cup protocols amid tensions

    Iran's football federation vice-president expressed confidence in FIFA's protocols as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Iran will face New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in Group G, opening their campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya's referees recognized by World Boxing and IBA

    Two Kenyan Star 3 referees, Samuel Obiero and Nelson Otieno, were recognized by World Boxing and the International Boxing Association after passing a WB/IBA Online Course. Edward Kibunja Mwaura of Kenya Prisons was separately promoted by the IBA.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. FIFA and Iran hold constructive meeting on 2026 World Cup participation

    FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom described a meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation as "excellent" and "constructive," focusing on ensuring Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran is scheduled to play all three group matches in the US despite the war in the Middle East.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Iran football federation says no World Cup visas issued yet

    Iran's football federation chief said no visas had been issued for the Iranian national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, and announced a planned meeting with FIFA to resolve the visa issue.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Iran holds World Cup send-off ceremony for national team

    Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday in Tehran's Enghelab Square for the national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The team will face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G, opening against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup preparation talks

    FIFA has invited Iran's football federation to its Zurich headquarters by May 20 to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran will participate and play its games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty arising from Middle East conflict.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 2 May

  1. IOC gender testing decision important for Olympics, says Coe

    World Athletics president Sebastian Coe told AFP that the IOC's decision to introduce testing to determine eligibility to compete in the female category—limiting Olympic women's sports from the 2028 Los Angeles Games to biological females and excluding those with differences in sexual development—is a "very important development for the Olympic movement."

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. UAE dismantles Sudan-linked arms smuggling and money laundering network

    The United Arab Emirates has uncovered and dismantled a money laundering and arms smuggling network whose members are linked to the Sudanese army, exposing undeclared military supply infrastructure operating in conflict zones where drones play an increasingly significant role.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. US-Iran conflict drives California petrol prices to 2022 highs

    Pump prices in the United States climbed to their highest level since early 2022 following US and Israeli bombing of Iran on February 28, which has crimped oil supply. The conflict, which President Trump says was necessary to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, is unpopular among Americans according to polls.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard →

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