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New Zealand Prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup with Diverse Squad

New Zealand Prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup with Diverse Squad

New Zealand Prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup with Diverse Squad
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2026 World Cup: Group G Preview

2026 World Cup: Group G Preview

Group G has to be one of the weakest World Cup groups I’ve seen in quite some time. Belgium is the strongest team on paper, and they’re grouped with Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand. Belgium are looking to recover from their disappointing group stage exit in 2022, but their golden generation isn’t getting any younger. […]
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The 1998 Win Over the U.S. Still Defines Iran’s Run

The 1998 Win Over the U.S. Still Defines Iran’s Run

Iran's national football team has been a consistent participant in the FIFA World Cup, showcasing their talent on the global stage. Despite their r...
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Soccer-Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

Soccer-Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

June 3 (Reuters) - Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday, the Iranian FA (FFIRI) said on Wednesday.
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Why Iran’s 2022 Anthem Silence Echoed Worldwide

Why Iran’s 2022 Anthem Silence Echoed Worldwide

Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup has often been intertwined with political and cultural narratives. The team's presence on the global sta...
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Dallas Cowboys roster: Comparing Cowboys starters to players in the FIFA 2026 World Cup

Dallas Cowboys roster: Comparing Cowboys starters to players in the FIFA 2026 World Cup

Which World Cup participants would you equate Dallas Cowboys players to?
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Soccer-Haiti rout New Zealand 4-0 in World Cup warmup

Soccer-Haiti rout New Zealand 4-0 in World Cup warmup

June 2 (Reuters) - Haiti crushed a shambolic New Zealand 4-0 in a steamy World Cup warmup in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday, delighting a buzzing crowd of Haitian fans and spoiling a milestone match for All Whites captain Chris Wood.
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Soccer-Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key

Soccer-Egypt chase first World Cup win with Salah still key

By Hatem Maher CAIRO, June 2 (Reuters) - When Egypt's all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan headed the winner against Algeria to send his country to the 1990 World Cup, frenzied celebrations erupted across the soccer-mad nation.
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Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Iran has finalized a 26-man World Cup squad to play in the United States this month
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Soccer-Amid disruption of war, Iran's aging squad eye World Cup progress

Soccer-Amid disruption of war, Iran's aging squad eye World Cup progress

By Michael Church June 2 (Reuters) - The build-up to Iran's fourth straight World Cup appearance has been heavily disrupted by the conflict with the United States and Israel, leaving coach Amir Ghalenoei little time to raise fitness levels and develop match sharpness in his aging squad.
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Soccer-Belgium's new generation no longer bear burden of expectation at World Cup

Soccer-Belgium's new generation no longer bear burden of expectation at World Cup

By Mark Gleeson June 2 (Reuters) - For a decade, Belgium's 'golden generation' offered the promise of a major title without any return but now that a new-look squad have shaken off the past's burden of expectation, they could prove World Cup spoilers.
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USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

Follow along with all the USMNT action this week.