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fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Iraq's World Cup qualification 'one of the toughest jobs in the world' - Arnold

Iraq hasn't qualified for a World Cup for 40 years, it's a big challenge with a lot of pressure and they are a nation of 46 million that are obsessed with football.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: AGBU basketball coach, players headed to Armenia for international competition

Nareg Kopooshian will be the head coach for the U16 Armenian national team in the FIBA U16 EuroBasket competition from July 4-12 in Yerevan.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Iran women's football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup

Iran's women's football team returned home after some players sought asylum in Australia, facing pressure from authorities amid international concern.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Are Iran's athletes political pawns?

Iran's women's football team became entangled in geopolitical tensions while in Australia, raising concerns about athlete safety, autonomy, and potential political exploitation.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Three Iranian women footballers who received humanitarian visas to stay in Australia have decided to return home, reducing the number of defectors from seven to three.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Iran's Sports Minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns and ongoing regional conflict following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Iraq coach Arnold begs FIFA to reschedule its WC playoff

Graham Arnold requests FIFA intervention to reschedule Iraq's World Cup playoff due to regional conflict preventing players from leaving the country.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Iraq coach Arnold begs FIFA to reschedule its WC playoff

Graham Arnold requests FIFA intervention to reschedule Iraq's World Cup playoff due to regional conflict preventing players from leaving the country.
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#2026-world-cup
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
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Iran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't?

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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Iran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't?

Iran's 2026 World Cup participation is uncertain following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with multiple potential scenarios that could prevent their competition.
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World politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia's sphere

The United States is promoting a TRIPP transit corridor and trade/security deals to reduce Armenia's and Azerbaijan's reliance on Russia and Iran, intensifying great-power competition.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Vance Arrives In Armenia As US Looks To Consolidate Caucasus Peace Plan

U.S. Vice President JD Vance visits Armenia and Azerbaijan to advance economic ties and promote a US-backed TRIPP transit corridor linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan.
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