CBS NewsJun 16, 2026, 10:46 AM
Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 9:04 AM
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
The Globe and MailJun 16, 2026, 2:08 AM
Iran’s first World Cup match divides U.S. diaspora
The national team’s first game on U.S. soil since the war’s outbreak was met with a mix of cheers and boos
BBC NewsJun 16, 2026, 4:25 AM
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 4:36 AM
Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match
Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.
Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 9:06 PM
Iran 2-2 New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, photo coverage and text commentary from the Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium.
Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 5:23 PM
Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch
After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.
Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 6:37 AM
Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup
In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.
ABC AustraliaJun 16, 2026, 8:49 AM
Tunisia names new World Cup coach after sudden axing
Tunisia wastes no time in appointing a new coach at the World Cup following the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi in the wake of the humiliating 5-1 loss to Sweden.
DWJun 16, 2026, 5:56 AM
Fact check: A Hitler lookalike at Germany's World Cup match?
Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. But is the viral image authentic?
DWJun 16, 2026, 5:56 AM
Fact check: Hitler look-alike at Germany's World Cup match?
Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. But is the viral image authentic?
The Straits TimesJun 16, 2026, 12:37 AM
Congolese team’s World Cup leopard style channels history and pride
The team does not play its first match until June 17, but it has already made quite an impression.
CBS NewsJun 15, 2026, 11:58 PM
Iran makes its debut at 2026 World Cup amid war, visa restrictions
Iran will kick off its first match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday night against New Zealand. Nicole Valdes reports.
The Globe and MailJun 15, 2026, 11:57 AM
Iranian Americans plan protests, watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener in L.A.
Iran’s participation has been fraught with conflict due to the country’s war with U.S. and Israeli forces
Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 6:46 AM
World Cup: Iranians in Los Angeles divided on whether to cheer or jeer Iran
US host city braces for protests near stadium as Iran prepares to start its World Cup campaign against New Zealand.
The Straits TimesJun 15, 2026, 5:24 PM
Some Iranian Americans wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran play World Cup opener
They play in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran.
Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 6:41 PM
France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele
Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.
Al JazeeraJun 15, 2026, 12:42 AM
Iran’s Ghalenoei, Taremi decry US treatment before first World Cup game
Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy the football tournament ignites.
BBC NewsJun 16, 2026, 6:43 AM
Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
CBS NewsJun 15, 2026, 11:29 AM
World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies, 48 teams, billions of fans
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.