Iraq's players cannot get visas for the World Cup playoff tournament in Mexico and the team's coach is stranded in the UAE amid the Iran war.

From World Cup preparations to Champions League complications, the issues facing football in the region ...

Iraq faces travel and visa challenges ahead of March playoff, pushing FIFA to consider contingency plans for World Cup 2026.

Iraq have overcome tough circumstances to reach the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, with the lineup now complete.

Explore the options for the World Cup if Iran withdraws due to conflict and FIFA's response to the situation. Read more at ...

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone ...

Graham Arnold says a delay to the March 31 fixture would allow the scattered members of his team to gather and prepare.

Iran are set to miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirmed their withdrawal following the ...

The Iranian government said Wednesday that the country will not take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite already ...

The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's ...

With Iran’s participation at this year’s World Cup in doubt, attention shifts towards who could replace them. Iran were drawn ...