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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-iranian-american-soccer-fans-torn-between-pride-and-protest-as-the/
Iranian American soccer fans torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears - The Globe and...
Apr 9, 2026 - Soccer team’s lack of opposition to government irks Iranian fans in U.S.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/02/soccer/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-global-unrest/
World Cup nears 100-day countdown amid violence and political upheaval - The Japan Times
Mar 3, 2026 - The biggest challenges faced by the tournament may turn out to be political.
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https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/how-the-united-states-can-harness-its-sports-diplomacy-moment-as-the-fifa-world-cup-nears/
How the United States can harness its sports diplomacy moment, as the FIFA World Cup nears -...
Dec 5, 2025 - Foreign diplomats, US officials, and figures from the world of soccer gathered at our studios to talk about the power of sports diplomacy.
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/iranian-american-soccer-fans-torn-world-cup/6488024/
Iranian American soccer fans torn between pride and protest as World Cup nears – NBC New York
Apr 9, 2026 - Iranian soccer officials recently met with the head of FIFA, international soccer's governing body, who has insisted that Iran stick to the schedule.
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https://www.ms.now/opinion/world-cup-trump-ice-fifa-hotels-infantino-sofi-complaint
As the World Cup nears, Trump’s toxic influence becomes clear
Apr 17, 2026 - Some U.S. soccer fans have waited their entire lives to watch a World Cup on American soil — only to see the event marred by controversy.
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https://vancouversun.com/news/world-cup-seattle-expands-homeless-shelters-vancouver-status-quo
As World Cup nears, Seattle expands shelters, Vancouver is status quo | Vancouver Sun
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/14/wcup-soccer-ball-artist/
In Miami, soccer balls are turned into one-of-a-kind art as World Cup nears
Apr 14, 2026 - Lili Cantero, a Paraguayan artist, sees soccer as family.
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