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FIFA announced three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup. Senegal's Bouna Sarr expressed confidence, stating he feels ready for the World Cup. Morocco's Sofiane Boufal still believes in securing a spot for the tournament. PSG's Achraf Hakimi is nearing a return for the final against Arsenal, while 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub made a remarkable debut in Ligue 1.

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Africa Top Sports - The Premier Sports Site of Africa

FIFA has announced three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup. Senegal's Bouna Sarr expressed confidence, stating he feels ready for the World Cup. Morocco's Sofiane Boufal still believes in a spot for his team in the tournament. PSG's Achraf Hakimi is nearing a return for the final against Arsenal, while 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub has made a remarkable debut in Ligue 1.

SportsAfrica

africatopsports.com•12m ago

Africa Top Sports - The Premier Sports Site of Africa

FIFA announced three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup. Senegal's Bouna Sarr expressed confidence, stating he feels ready for the World Cup. Morocco's Sofiane Boufal still believes in a spot for his team in the tournament. PSG's Achraf Hakimi is nearing a return for the final against Arsenal, while Mezian Mesloub made a remarkable debut in Ligue 1 at just 16 years old.

Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’

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Al Jazeera Staff•13m ago

Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’

Iran's football federation announced that the men's national team will participate in the 2026 World Cup but has set conditions for the joint hosts, the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The demands include respect for the team's staff, flag, and national anthem, as well as security assurances. FFIRI President Mehdi Taj stated that Tehran has ten conditions for attending the tournament, following recent incidents related to alleged links with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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