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Soccer-FIFA says held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup

Soccer-FIFA says held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup

By Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL, May 16 (Reuters) - FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran's FA (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj on Saturday, he told Reuters, expressing confidence about the country's participation at this year's World Cup.
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FIFA Engages in Constructive Talks with Iran on World Cup Participation Amid Visa Concerns

FIFA Engages in Constructive Talks with Iran on World Cup Participation Amid Visa Concerns

FIFA Engages in Constructive Talks with Iran on World Cup Participation Amid Visa Concerns
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Soccer-Azmoun left out of preliminary Iran World Cup squad

Soccer-Azmoun left out of preliminary Iran World Cup squad

By Mohamed Yossry May 17 (Reuters) - Iran's attacking talisman Sardar Azmoun was a notable absence from coach Amir Ghalenoei's preliminary World Cup squad as the team gear up for the tournament in North America amid diplomatic tensions surrounding their participation.
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FIFA Confirms Iran's Participation in 2026 World Cup Following Constructive Meeting

FIFA Confirms Iran's Participation in 2026 World Cup Following Constructive Meeting

FIFA Confirms Iran's Participation in 2026 World Cup Following Constructive Meeting
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FIFA to Meet Iran Officials Over World Cup Participation Amid US Entry Concerns

FIFA to Meet Iran Officials Over World Cup Participation Amid US Entry Concerns

FIFA to Meet Iran Officials Over World Cup Participation Amid US Entry Concerns
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FIFA Engages in Positive Talks with Iran on World Cup Participation

FIFA Engages in Positive Talks with Iran on World Cup Participation

FIFA Engages in Positive Talks with Iran on World Cup Participation
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Soccer-After escaping Iran war, Haiti’s record scorer Nazon awaits World Cup dream

Soccer-After escaping Iran war, Haiti’s record scorer Nazon awaits World Cup dream

By Joe Brock LOS ANGELES, May 18 (Reuters) - Haiti's record goalscorer Duckens Nazon was already strapped into his seat, the aircraft on the tarmac at Tehran airport ready to take off, when his phone lit up with a message from a friend playing in Israel.
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Soccer-FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday, says source

Soccer-FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday, says source

By Iain Axon May 16 (Reuters) - FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer "reassurance" over Iran's participation in the World Cup, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters.
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FIFA Engages with Iran Over World Cup Participation Amid US Entry Concerns

FIFA Engages with Iran Over World Cup Participation Amid US Entry Concerns

FIFA Engages with Iran Over World Cup Participation Amid US Entry Concerns
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Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations
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US charges Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe

US charges Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. war in Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations
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US accuses Iraqi man of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in US, Europe​

US accuses Iraqi man of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in US, Europe​

By Daniel Trotta May 15 (Reuters) - An Iraqi national accused of involvement in multiple attacks against U.S. interests in Europe has been arrested and brought to the U.S. to face six terrorism-related counts, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday.