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Soccer-FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was working to find solutions but could not override government decisions.
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FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying they align with North American sports
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World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the US was about to make history for his country
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country
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Why Three-Team Groups Got Replaced for the 2026 Soccer Cup
FIFA's original plan for the 2026 World Cup involved a controversial three-team group stage. Here’s why it was scrapped for a better format.
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World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country
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2026 FIFA World Cup Referee List Announced Amidst Immigration Concerns
2026 FIFA World Cup Referee List Announced Amidst Immigration Concerns
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Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked
The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States
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Soccer-Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
June 9 (Reuters) - Iran's football federation said on Tuesday its ticket allocation had been pulled just days before the World Cup starts, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team's matches.
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Why the 2026 World Cup Will Have More Matches Than Any Before
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches. Here’s a breakdown of the new format and the reasons behind the change.
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Iranian Soccer Fans' World Cup Tickets Revoked Amid U.S. Entry Issues
Iranian Soccer Fans' World Cup Tickets Revoked Amid U.S. Entry Issues
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The 2026 Host Pressure Pattern Across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, but each nation faces a unique set of pressures and expectations.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Expands to 48 Teams, Kicks Off in North America
2026 FIFA World Cup Expands to 48 Teams, Kicks Off in North America
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