Egypt heads to the 2026 World Cup unbeaten in qualifying, driven by Mohamed Salah. Key group stage clash vs Belgium on June 15. Coach Hassan's pragmatic 4-3-3 system and 18-year-old talent Hamza Abdel Karim add intrigue.

USMNT defeated Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte. Christian Pulisic assisted and scored, ending a six-month international goal drought. Sadio Mané scored twice for Senegal. Pochettino's side showed attacking promise but defensive issues remain.

Iran's football team will relocate its 2026 World Cup base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico. The Iran Football Federation cites security concerns from Middle East conflict and potential visa problems. FIFA hasn't confirmed the change.

FIFA reportedly approved Iran's request to relocate its 2026 World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico due to geopolitical tensions, visa issues, and security concerns.

As host nation, USMNT announces 26-man roster under Pochettino, featuring veterans like Pulisic and McKennie, and redemption stories for Robinson, Richards, and Pepi.

DR Congo's football team refuses US demand to isolate for 21 days due to Ebola outbreak, risking travel to 2026 World Cup.

DR Congo's national team must isolate for 21 days in Belgium or be barred from entering the US for the 2026 World Cup, due to an Ebola outbreak.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces dual threats: an Ebola outbreak forcing DR Congo's team to Belgium, and extreme heat endangering a quarter of matches across North America.

Mohamed Salah will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old Liverpool star leads a 27-man squad including uncapped 18-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim.

Iran's national football team traveled to Turkey to apply for U.S. and Canadian visas for the 2026 World Cup, as all group matches are in the U.S. amid political tensions.