Iran soccer federation casts doubt on World Cup status after US attack

Iran's FA president has cast doubt on his country's participation in the 2026 World Cup following the U.S. attack on Iran on Saturday, Feb 28.

A History Of Teams Forbidden From Competing At The World Cup

FIFA has banned several national teams have been banned from participating in the World Cup. Here is a short history of why some countries did not play.

Iran's status for World Cup is uncertain after U.S., Israel strikes, says president of soccer federation

FIFA has not officially commented on Iran's status for the World Cup. Iran was selected for Group G and was scheduled to play New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 in Los Angeles and Egypt on June 26 in Seattle. Iranian fans were already banned from entering the U.S. due to the Trump administration's travel bans.

The 2026 World Cup faces big challenges with only 100 days to go

Will Iran compete? Will violence in Mexico flare up? And what about funding for host cities in the U.S.? With only 100 days left before it begins, the 2026 World Cup is facing a lot of uncertainty.
Major League Baseball

Israel tops Netherlands as both countries close Classic with something to celebrate

Team Israel got to play "Hava Nagila" one more time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Israel ended its tournament on a high note by beating the Netherlands, 6-2, at loanDepot park on Tuesday, in what was the final game for both teams.