Iran’s World Cup 2026 squad arrived in Tijuana after a dispute over US visas delayed travel and reportedly barred some support staff. Iranian officials and players criticized the treatment, while a US official defended the restrictions.
Arsenal Women travel to Lyon with a 2-1 lead in their Champions League semi-final, aiming to become the first British women's club to reach consecutive European finals. Meanwhile, Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj claims he was questioned for three hours at Toronto airport about IRGC ties before being allowed into Canada for the FIFA Congress, with the delegation choosing to return to Turkey. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho denies any contact from Real Madrid, and Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi insists his squad will not make excuses despite injury crises.
