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Iran Preps for World Cup with Unrest at Home
Women’s rights are back in focus as Iran’s national soccer team prepares for the World Cup. They were never…
As Iran Targets Athletes Over Mounting Protests, Group Calls for FIFA to Ban Regime from World Cup
The Iranian diaspora athletic organization, United for Navid, over the past week sent letters to FIFA, the world's governing…
Iranian Soccer Players Cover Up Uniforms in Silent Protest at World Cup Warm Up Game
Political issues are swirling around the Iran men’s soccer team amid turmoil on the streets at home just weeks before…
Israel Holds Direct Talks with Qatar Over Consular Services for Israeli Soccer Fans
Direct contacts are underway between Israel and Qatar so that Israeli fans attending the World Cup in November…
Saudi Arabia Will Grant Entry Visas to Qatar World Cup Ticket Holders, Including Israelis
The kingdom strives to capitalize on the international tourism boost in the Gulf; Israeli soccer fans will be allowed to attend the tournament.
DHS to Ramp Up Security Assistance in Qatar for World Cup
The event is slated to start in November, but security prep is underway.
Israel’s Counter-Terror Bureau Weighs Warning Against Travel to Qatar for World Cup
Almost 15,000 Israelis have already purchased tickets for the tournament; security officials said to be worried over Iranian presence in the country.
FIFA Warned Court of World Cup Chaos if Russia Played
Letting Russia try to qualify for the World Cup risked doing “irreparable and chaotic” harm to the competition,…
Qatar World Cup Organizers Admit Workers Were Exploited
Qatar World Cup organizers have admitted that workers were exploited while contracted for FIFA’s preparation tournaments in the…
From Negotiating Table to Soccer Field, U.S. and Iran Match Up Again at World Cup
The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, political and military enemies, are now becoming…