Is Iran in or out of World Cup 2026? Iraq's playoff status?

The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq ...

Mexico grants visas to some Iraq players for World Cup qualifier in Monterrey

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun granting visas to players from Iraq’s national team ahead of the World Cup intercontinental qualifier scheduled March 31 in Monterrey.

World Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on Middle East conflict implications, tickets, March qualifiers and more

It is almost exactly three months until the start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. News is breaking every day about this summer's tournament and there is no better place ...

‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup

Iraq’s men’s national soccer team is just 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years – in theory. Events far beyond their control have reinforced the adage ...

World Cup 2026: Iraq uncertain about participation

Iraq uncertain about participationOriginally set to play a World Cup playoff on March 31 against the winner of the Bolivia vs ...