World Cup 2026: Logistics, Squads and the Politics Off the Pitch
Iran shift to Tijuana, Pochettino names his USMNT roster, Ancelotti gambles on Neymar. The off-pitch stories shaping World Cup 2026 before a ball is kicked.
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Iran’s World Cup 2026 Visa Crisis: Commuting From Mexico
Iran players face daily commutes from Mexico after US visa refusals. We break down the diplomatic row, Azmoun’s omission, and what it means for Group B.
DRC’s World Cup Preparation Thrown Into Crisis by Ebola Outbreak
DRC’s World Cup training camp is cancelled and the squad faces a 21-day isolation bubble in Belgium. Here’s what we know and what happens next.
DRC Ebola Isolation Order Casts Shadow Over World Cup 2026
Congo’s World Cup squad must isolate 21 days in Belgium before entering the US. What the Ebola outbreak means for FIFA 2026 and the tournament’s wider pict…
