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World Cup overshadowed by US travel restrictions and the war in Iran
A Somali referee has been prevented from officiating at the World Cup after he was refused entry into the US. This comes as many fans having bought tickets for the competitions have also seen their visa…
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Why the 2026 World Cup is so controversial
The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as well as its environmental impact.
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Will Mexico’s World Cup party be spoiled by teacher protest?
Just before the World Cup kicks off, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.
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FIFA wanted a World Cup without politics — it got Trump
How has Donald Trump’s return to the presidency shaped expectations for the 2026 World Cup in the United States? As millions travel to North America and billions look on globally, DW looks beyond the glamour of the game.
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Moroccan fans get ready for first World Cup game, boosted by AFCON success
Morocco are playing five-time world champions Brazil in their opening World Cup match on June 13, with fans hopeful following the team’s success in the Africa Football Cup of Nations a few months prior.…
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All-Brazilian line-up to referee opening game at World Cup
June 9 : Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will take charge of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, leading a three-man Brazil team for the curtain-raiser in Mexico City.Compatriots Bruno Pires and Bruno Boschilia will be Sampaio’s assistants in Thursday’s Group A inaugura
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Will Ebola have an impact on the World Cup?
While ticket prices, heat and politics have made headlines, Ebola has been a World Cup worry for DR Congo. The African nation have qualified for the first time in 52 years, but does the outbreak have wider implications?
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World Cup 2026: Iran fan ticket allocation revoked, says FFIRI
Iran’s football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
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World Cup referee refused entry as US travel restrictions affect over 25% of participants
The World Cup hasn’t started yet, but there are already many disappointed fans. More than a quarter of the countries taking part in the tournament are facing travel restrictions of varying degrees to the US, meaning many people who already have tickets are having their visas refused. The restrictions are also affecting those taking part in the tournament,…
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Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
June 9 : Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) said on Tuesday that its ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled just days before football’s global showpiece kicks off, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team’s matches.”This is despite the fact that many Irania
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