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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after landing on Air Force One

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Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in World Cup

Iran's sports minister said on Wednesday that it was not possible for his nation's athletes to participate

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

12 March, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seen during the award ceremony following Karolina Muchova's victory over Victoria Mboko of Canada in the singles final on Day Seven of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on February 14, 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

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FIFA president Infantino celebrates Lebanese citizenship

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16 February, 2026

Gianni Infantino Press Conference - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Kremlin welcomes FIFA boss Infantino's comment on lifting Russia ban

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04 February, 2026

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FIFA warns against 'US hypocrisy' over Qatar bid for women's cup

The New Arab Staff

22 January, 2026

Aida Refugee Campâs only playground faces demolition threat

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Relief in Aida camp as Israel pauses football pitch demolition

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21 January, 2026

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Qatar discussing hosting rights for 2028 Women's Club World Cup

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12 January, 2026

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2025 retrospective

How fans made Palestine impossible for sport to ignore in 2025

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31 December, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain FC v Flamengo - FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025: Final (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Safonov hero as PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup

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18 December, 2025

Players of Egypt pose for a team photograph prior to the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C match between United Arab Emirates and Egypt at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar

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Iran, Egypt object to LGBTQ branding of World Cup match

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 December, 2025

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw

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FIFA gives US President Donald Trump its new 'peace prize'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 December, 2025

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, speaks during the VIP Welcome Reception ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw as Trump attends

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 December, 2025

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Iran to attend World Cup draw in apparent U-turn

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

03 December, 2025

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier -Qatar And Iran Teams Training Session

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Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 November, 2025

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FIFA and Swiss government fund West Bank community soccer fields

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 November, 2025

Gianni Infantino Press Conference - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 November, 2025

Qatar World Cup Bus Ad In London

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Beloved Arab folklore figure stars as FIFA Arab Cup 2025 mascot

The New Arab Staff

23 November, 2025

UAE's forward #23 Sultan Al-Ameeri vies for the ball with UAE's midfielder #9 Harib Abdalla during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on November 13, 2025

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Iraq down UAE in World Cup qualifying with Al-Ammari penalty

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18 November, 2025