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World Cup Previews and Host Nation Statements

Updated 2026-05-06 10:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Haiti's record scorer discussed his connection to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup. Iran’s football chief Mehdi Taj stated that their World Cup host is FIFA, not Mr Trump or America, calling for respect towards the nation’s delegation.

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Haiti's record scorer talks of his link to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup, and how he recently escaped Iran.
2026-05-06 08:47 UTC
BBC Sport
Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host "is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America" and calls for respect towards the nation's delegation if the national team is to travel to the United States for this summer's tournament.
2026-05-06 09:06 UTC
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