Serbian pundit Rade Bogdanovic apologizes for racist remarks about Black players during live World Cup coverage. Other incidents include a Mexican fan fired for a racist gesture and a referee accused of misconduct, raising concerns about FIFA's anti-racism efforts.

Iran's national team left a handwritten note calling for 'peace, respect and friendship' after a 0-0 draw with Belgium. The gesture references a deadly school attack and ongoing US-Iran war negotiations.

Belgium's World Cup 2026 campaign is on the brink after a 0-0 draw with Iran, leaving them with two points from two matches. Alireza Beiranvand's seven saves and a red card to Nathan Ngoy stymied the Red Devils, who now face a must-win final group game.

Belgium and Iran played a tense 0-0 draw, leaving both winless. Belgium's Nathan Ngoy saw red in the second half, but Iran failed to capitalize as Alireza Beiranvand starred.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticizes preparation conditions ahead of must-win Group G match against Belgium at SoFi Stadium, adding off-field tension to a crucial World Cup encounter.

Iran's World Cup campaign faces off-field turmoil as the federation prepares a formal complaint to FIFA over travel restrictions. Coach Ghalenoei calls the team 'most oppressed' after being forced to arrive in Los Angeles just 24 hours before key matches, disrupting recovery and preparation.

Iran's World Cup campaign is in turmoil after the team was expelled from the US post-match, a key player may have been deported, and visa issues plague the squad just before facing Belgium.

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.

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.

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.