6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (528+ words) Jibril Rajoub says delay reflects disrespect for FIFA and sport's role in uniting people By Qais Abu Samra RAMALLAH (AA) - Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub criticized the US for failing to grant him a visa to attend World Cup-related…...

5+ hour, 59+ min ago  (249+ words) Midfielder Thomas Partey misses opener but remains eligible for matches played in US ISTANBUL (AA) - Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was reportedly denied entry to Canada, ruling him out of his country's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June…...

22+ hour, 15+ min ago  (229+ words) 1-0 lead by Czechia in second half upset by Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu's goals to secure win for South Korea ISTANBUL (AA) - South Korea edged out Czechia 2-1 Thursday, coming back from a Czech lead during their Group A match of…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (155+ words) By Rabia Iclal Turan WASHINGTON (AA) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at the State Department ahead of this weekend's cage fights at the White House....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (347+ words) Jerseys had imagery evoking Haitian Revolution against French rule, as kit manufacturer says it has 'successfully implemented the requested modifications' By Berk Kutay Gokmen ISTANBUL (AA) " Haiti was forced to change jerseys on the eve of the 2026 World Cup after…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (327+ words) 'It is unfortunate as well what happened to Omar, the referee from Somalia,' says Gianni Infantino WASHINGTON (AA) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday urged critics to "chill, relax" over travel and visa controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, defending FIFA's…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (265+ words) WASHINGTON (AA) - The Senegal Football Federation on Tuesday clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral social media video showing members of the Senegal national team undergoing security screening checks after arriving in the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (95+ words) No injuries reported, according to local media WASHINGTON (AA) - A spidercam suspended above the field crashed onto the pitch during Hungary's international friendly against Kazakhstan on Tuesday, narrowly avoiding a potentially serious accident at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen. According to…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (324+ words) Archaeologists hail Iron Age burial near Bad Camberg as discovery of European significance By Hazel Belkis Belge ISTANBUL (AA) - Archaeologists in Germany uncovered a princely Celtic tomb in Germany dating back over two millennia containing rare grave goods, a discovery…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (249+ words) Halawani was placed under house arrest for 5 days, the Jerusalem Governorate says By Qais Omar Darwesh JERUSALEM (AA) " Israeli authorities released Palestinian female football player Rand al-Halawani on Monday after detaining her for about a week, Palestinian authorities said. The…...