World Cup

World Cup

Iran players pose for a team photograph ahead of their international friendly match against Gambia at Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on 29 May 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorised flags or slogans

The World Cup begins on Thursday, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los ​Angeles on June 15.

Iran's Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh touch down at Tijuana International Airport with the national squad on 7 June 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Photo: Reuters

Iranian World Cup players will be able to enter US the day before matches, says Homeland ​Security

Afrid Zada Mohammad Brazil Khan Afridi, a passionate Brazil supporter, poses with his flag-adorned motorbike in Satkhira. Photo: TBS

World Cup fever on: Satkhira football fan wants govt-issued 'Brazil card'

Photo: Collected

Messi scores from the spot as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in final World Cup warm-up

Iran team faces same-day entry and exit rule for US World Cup games. Photo: BBC

Iran team faces same-day entry and exit rule for US World Cup games

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Argentina Training - Sporting KC Training Centre, Kansas City, Kansas, US - 3 June 2026 Photo: Reuters

Messi recovering well from injury, could feature in Argentina warm-ups, says Scaloni

International Friendly - Costa Rica v Iran - Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey - March 31, 2026 Iran's Mehdi Taremi scores a penalty. Photo: Reuters

Iran drop Azmoun as Taremi leads 26-man World Cup squad in US

The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, US, May 18, 2023.

Fifa to stage separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US

Photo: UNB

ICC, Google announce first-ever AI-powered T20 World Cup for 2026

Photo: UNB

Bangladesh women crush Thailand by 39 runs, one step away from T20 World Cup

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul speaking at a workshop at a hotel in Inani, Ukhia Upazila of Cox's Bazar on 13 September 2025. File Photo: TBS

Bangladesh firm on playing World Cup matches in Sri Lanka: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Asif Nazrul hails BCB decision not to play World Cup matches in India

Photo: Collected from Indian Express

Indian EC bars ex-cricketer Yusuf Pathan from using 2011 World Cup win photos in his Lok Sabha campaign