The United States has approved visas for Iranian national football team players to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but has refused to grant visas to several staff members travelling with the team, the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has alleged. The federation claims the US has denied visas to "several key managers and administrative officials" of Iran's World Cup team.
Five-time world champions Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Egypt in an international friendly as both sides continued preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Huntington Bank Field in Ohio, United States.
Bangladeshi gymnasts won two gold medals in individual events on the second day of the Singapore Open Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, June 6.
Bangladesh's dream of lifting the SAFF Women's Championship trophy for the third consecutive time was shattered in the final as they lost 3-1 to arch-rivals India, settling for the runners-up title.
An unprecedented football frenzy is set to begin in Bangladesh for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. A large-scale football festival is being organised jointly by private organisations 'House' and 'Athlete Sports Gear' in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
FIFA had faced severe criticism after banning spectators from carrying water bottles into World Cup venues, with fans and world leaders accusing the governing body of prioritising profit over public health during the North American summer.