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Soccer-Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest soccer class ahead of World Cup

Sunday, March 15 by SRN News

MEXICO CITY, March 15 (Reuters) - Mexico broke the Guinness World Record for the world's largest soccer class on Sunday, with about 9,500 people attending the 40-minute class in Mexico City's Zocalo Plaza. The record comes months before Mexico is set to host the 2026... Read More.

Alpine skiing-Shiffrin extends World Cup overall lead with slalom win

Sunday, March 15 by SRN News

March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Alpine ski great Mikaela Shiffrin extended her World Cup overall lead to 140 points on Sunday with an eighth slalom win from nine races. Olympic champion Shiffrin has already won the slalom crystal globe and Sunday was her record-extending 109th... Read More.

USMNT’s James Sands (ankle surgery) in doubt for World Cup

Saturday, March 14 by SRN News

The U.S. men's national team might not have the services of defender James Sands in the World Cup after a left ankle injury ended his Bundesliga season last weekend. Sands, 25, was scheduled to have surgery on his ankle Friday in Munich, Germany, according to... Read More.

‘Heartbroken’ Keegan Bradley would be open to 2nd Ryder Cup captaincy

Saturday, March 14 by SRN News

Keegan Bradley has gotten back into his usual rhythm on the PGA Tour, but he admitted this week that the Ryder Cup loss at Bethpage still lingers and hasn't been easy to move on from. "It has been a little difficult," Bradley, who served as... Read More.

WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues

Friday, March 13 by SRN News

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering rewriting its rules to try barring President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending the LA Olympics in 2028 in a move that could also have implications for the World Cup being hosted by the U.S.... Read More.

Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

March 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Iranian men's national soccer team was welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup but that he believed it was not appropriate that they be there "for their own life and safety." "The... Read More.

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be "appropriate" for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason on Thursday, while the countries are... Read More.

Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

Mexican national team goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon tore his left Achilles tendon in Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup game vs. the Philadelphia Union, Club America announced on Wednesday. Malagon, the probable starter for one of the host nations in the 2026 World Cup, will require surgery... Read More.

Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

Wednesday, March 11 by SRN News

MIAMI (AP) - FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months. Iran is scheduled... Read More.

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas on Monday, Schirgi was specifically asked about... Read More.

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Soccer-Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest soccer class ahead of World Cup

Alpine skiing-Shiffrin extends World Cup overall lead with slalom win

USMNT’s James Sands (ankle surgery) in doubt for World Cup

‘Heartbroken’ Keegan Bradley would be open to 2nd Ryder Cup captaincy

WADA to weigh barring Trump, US officials from LA Olympics and possibly World Cup over unpaid dues

Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear

Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

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