Sweden have committed to Graham Potter for the long term despite an uncertain road to the 2026 World Cup. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Swedish Football Association has extended Potter’s contract until June 2030 while the national team prepares for a decisive Nations League play-off against Ukraine.
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In football, nothing captures the imagination quite like the rise of a homegrown talent. Before the bright lights of packed
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Former Spain striker David Villa is returning to Atlético de Madrid, this time off the pitch. According to Atlético de Madrid, the club’s former star has been appointed to its board of directors as part of a newly approved leadership structure.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to be the most ambitious tournament in football history. Instead, months before kickoff, concerns about security, politics and international tensions are already shaping the narrative around the competition.
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According to reporting by bne IntelliNews, a Russian television sports commentator has suggested that Russia should replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Tehran announced it would withdraw from the tournament amid tensions with the United States.
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Iran’s government says the national football team may not be able to play at the 2026 World Cup after months of conflict and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The comments come despite FIFA saying the country remains welcome at the tournament in North America.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran’s national football team is still welcome at the 2026 World Cup, but he is advising the team to consider staying away for the players’ own safety. The remarks come after discussions with Fifa leadership and amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Growing political tensions involving Iran and the United States are raising new questions about whether the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face disruption, according to reporting by Maria Letícia Gomes in the Daily Mirror. Officials say the tournament is still expected to go ahead, but comments from Iranian leaders have sparked speculation about a possible boycott.
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Players will have just 10 seconds to leave the pitch after being substituted, referees will introduce countdowns for restarts, and VAR will gain broader authority to correct clear mistakes.
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A major experiment with football’s offside law is moving closer to reality. The Canadian Premier League is expected to test Arsène Wenger’s proposed change during the 2026 season after the idea received approval for trials from IFAB, according to reporting from TrueNorthFoot.
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