US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.









Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Chelsea only appointed Liam Rosenior in January, but the FIFA Club World Cup holders have lost their last five games.
Tehran says all necessary arrangements have been made for participation in the tournament cohosted by the US.
Pakistani government bars football team from participating in the SAFF Women’s Championship hosted in Goa, India.
Arsenal’s title challenge is again being undermined by dropped points in decisive moments.
From the US-Israel war on Iran to exorbitant ticket prices and violence in host nations, here’s what’s gone wrong.
Football’s governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.
Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.