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US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The US Federal Aviation Administration said that drone operators who enter restricted airspace without approval can face fines of up to $100,000.

A DJI Matrice 350 RTK, operated by NJ Transit, flies over an Emergency Response Drill and training exercise at the NJ Transit Meadowlands Rail Line at MetLife Stadium, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US, April 18, 2026.
A MAN gestures as people gather at a farewell ceremony for Iran’s national soccer team ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup, in Tehran, in May 2026.

FIFA and Iran’s identity crisis - opinion

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) interacts with the President of the Palestine Football Association Jibril Rajoub as the Vice-President of Israel Football Association Basim Sheikh Suliman (L) looks on during a heated moment in the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada on April 30. PremiumPremium

Red card diplomacy: Palestine’s handshake foul rattles FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup

FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Semi Final - New Caledonia v Jamaica - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, A fan holds up the flag of Iran in the stands before the match. - March 26, 2026.

FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US


Why is this young Mexican rabbi giving out free kosher hamburgers in Qatar?

Rabbi Sholem offers Jews from around the world meat, schnitzel, fish and many other main dishes with protein for free in Qatar.

 Rabbi Sholem preparing hot kosher meals

World Cup: A missed opportunity to protest Qatar corruption, immorality - opinion

Qatar and the World Cup make it clear that where there are strong grounds for complaints against any scheme affecting the lives of millions, they should be acted upon at day one.

 EMIR OF Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (right) and Prime Minister Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani meet FIFA president Gianni Infantino before a match at the World Cup tournament in Doha, on Monday.

Israeli comedian flees Qatar after video against him goes viral

After multiple reports about a hostile environment for Israelis at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, an Israeli comedian cut his visit short for fear of getting hurt.

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preview, Doha, Qatar - November 18, 2022 The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured on the Corniche Promenade ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Qatar’s crackdown on critics of Iran regime in the spotlight - analysis

The targeting of critics of Iran is in line with other controversies in Qatar, such as the suppression of gay rights and attempts to eliminate pride flags and pride armbands during the World Cup.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - England v Iran - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 21, 2022 Iran fans hold signs reading 'Freedom for Iran' and 'Woman life freedom' inside the stadium before the match.

World Cup: Tough to hate Iran’s team, but still hoping they lose - comment

It might be tougher to hate the Iranian team this year, but it’s still not hard – because of geopolitical and Jewish reasons – to want to see them go down to a stinging defeat at the hands of the US.

 Iran fans hold a 'Women Life Freedom' Iran flag and a replica shirt in memory of Mahsa Amini, inside the stadium before the match

Iran coordinated with Qatar to suppress opposition at World Cup

Iranian opposition journalists and people carrying symbols supporting protests were prevented from entering the games in Qatar.

 A woman wearing a facemask with a message reading 'stop killing us' after the Wales v Iran match

Israelis shunned at Qatar World Cup: 'You are not welcome'

Israeli journalists and fans are being boycotted and yelled at by fans, locals, and officials at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

 Scotland v Israel - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - October 9, 2021 General view as people display signs and Palestine flags outside the stadium before the match Action

Tunisia fans raise massive 'Free Palestine' banner at Qatar World Cup

Tunisian fans waived a massive "Free Palestine" banner, in the FIFA World Cup match between Tunisia and Australia.

 Fans unveil a banner with the message 'Free Palestine', November 26, 2022.

Qataris wear pro-Palestinian armbands amid World Cup symbol row

The FIFA World Cup, hosted by Qatar, serves as the stage for a number of political and human rights conflicts.

 A worker carries One Love armbands, which are banned by FIFA at the World Cup Qatar 2022, in Utrecht, Netherlands November 23, 2022.

Qatari kicks Israeli journalists out of taxi, claims they 'kill my brothers'

Israeli journalist Dor Hoffman further claimed that security guards were sent to remove him and his filming crew from a Qatari beach.

  A fan displays a Palestine flag in the stands during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, November 23, 2022