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Iran will boycott America, but not the World Cup

The president of Iran's soccer federation said his country would "boycott the United States, but not the World Cup" as it attempts to move its group stage matches south of the border to Mexico. Mehdi Taj drew the distinction while speaking to Iran's Fars news agency on Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump's warning that Iran should skip the World Cup "for their own life and safety.

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FIFA won't alter World Cup 2026 schedule, so will Iran withdraw?

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FIFA Wants Iran to Fulfill World Cup Schedule and Won't Act on a Palestinian Complaint About Israel

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Fifa refuses to move Iran’s World Cup matches to Mexico

Fifa will not move Iran’s World Cup matches to Mexico, despite pressure to do so from its football federation.

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Iran soccer chief: We'll boycott U.S., but not the World Cup

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FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule

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Iran seeks to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico over safety

"When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America," Iranian football President Mehdi Taj said in a statement is...

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Fifa rejects Iran's request to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico

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Fifa will not allow Iran move World Cup games to Mexico

Venezuela, World Baseball Classic

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Trump teases Venezuela as 51st state after team advances to World Baseball Classic final

Venezula defeated Italy to advance to the World Baseball Classic Final, where they face the United States.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first championship

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Venezuela’s acting president shows World Baseball Classic trophy won by team after beating US

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African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January.

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World Baseball Classic television audience doubles for 2026 tournament

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Three lessons Team USA can take away from World Baseball Classic loss, including to have a little fun

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

The team defeated the United States 3–2, with Eugenio Suárez breaking the tie in the top of the ninth inning.

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After Winning World Baseball Classic, Salvador Perez Feels 'Like I Can Retire'

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Aaron Judge Says He's 'Pissed' About WBC Final Loss, Laments USA's Offensive Struggles vs. Venezuela

Trump threatens to strike world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again

The U.S. was informed about Israel’s plans to strike Iran’s massive South Pars natural gas field, but did not take part in it, according to an AP source who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Where to watch World Athletics Indoor Championships: Schedule, times, TV channel, live stream for 2026 track and field event

Here's how to watch the World Athletics Indoor Championships, including TV channel and streaming options for the 2026 event.

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

The start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than three months away. This news cycle for this summer's tournament is in full swing and there is no better place to follow it all than right here at The Athletic.

Major League Baseball

Final 2026 World Baseball Classic bracket, game-by-game results

Below are the full results from the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which culminated with Venezuela beating the USA in the final at Miami's loanDepot park.

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What strikes on the world’s largest natural gas sites could do to the global economy

The Iran war has driven oil prices to their highest levels in years. Now, a wave of attacks in the past 24 hours on energy production sites across the Middle East has turned the spotlight on another crucial fossil fuel: liquefied natural gas,

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MLB Might Consider Moving The Thriving World Baseball Classic to Midseason

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason like the Summer Olympics.

Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament ‌even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday.

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Iran clarify FIFA World Cup 2026 'boycott' stance amidst safety concerns over travelling to the US

Iran are continuing their FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations but have made clear their concerns regarding traveling to the United States for the tournament following comments made by President Donald Tr