Iran and the US could face off again, this time on the football pitch. It would be the first time two warring nations meet at the World Cup. Al Jazeera’s @el.sayyed explains. Title: Could Iran and the US play each other at the World Cup? Post: Iran and the US could face off again, … Read more
Game Theory Banned from playing football at home, they’re now back on the world stage. For the first time since the Taliban regained power in 2021, Afghanistan’s women’s football team will compete in an official tournament, albeit under a different name. Samantha Johnson looks at the remarkable journey of a team seeking recognition Published On … Read more
UEFA club champions Paris Saint-Germain will make their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final debut in Doha on December 17. Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share European Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will play their first-ever Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, FIFA … Read more
Spain’s football federation has approved a request for Villarreal’s home La Liga game with Barcelona to move to Miami. The Spanish league is closer to playing a regular-season game in the United States. The Spanish football federation on Monday approved a request for the match between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami, Florida … Read more
Pogba’s four-year doping ban is slashed on appeal, opening the door to the French star signing with a new club. Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been cut from four years to 18 months after experts supported the French football player’s insistence that he had unintentionally ingested a banned substance, the Court of Arbitration for Sport … Read more
Kamala Harris is gaining support from senior Democrats in her bid for the White House. With less than four months before the US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris appears set to lead the Democratic ticket. She’s gaining more public support from top Democrats, but will voters back her in November? How big of a … Read more
Russia is banned from taking part in the Summer Games but Israel is allowed to compete. The Summer Olympic Games – the world’s biggest sporting event – opens in Paris next week. Russia is banned for its war in Ukraine, but Israel is allowed to compete despite its war on Gaza. How big a role … Read more
Iran will hold a snap presidential election on June 28 after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. Six candidates have been approved to run. All are long-serving members of Iran’s political establishment. The winner will have to contend with a struggling economy and the challenge of US sanctions. So … Read more
Iranians are choosing a new legislature and many hope it will pave the way for reform. Iran’s parliamentary elections look set to be a major test for the government. While anti-establishment candidates are not expected to win many seats, a low voter turnout could indicate widespread discontent. In 2022, the country was rocked by mass … Read more
Austrian Dominic Thiem’s match suspended for 40 minutes after reptile slithered its way courtside. He won the qualifier. Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem had to face a tough battle during his qualifying tennis match at the Brisbane International – and also one of Australia’s most venomous snakes. Thiem’s match against Australian James McCabe was … Read more