Videos widely shared on social media show the Senegalese and Uzbek national teams undergoing intensive customs searches upon arriving in the United States, just days before the start of the World

The 2026 World Cup is just days away – and it’s the biggest one ever. Three host nations, 48 teams and 1,248 players. With such a large tournament, the chances are that at least one unfancied team will tear up the form book and go on a deep run in North America.

The Iraqi Football Federation has requested FIFA to issue a permit for the players to wear black shirts for the match, as their World Cup match against Senegal coincides with the martyrdom night of Imam Hussain (AS).

Last Saturday’s win over Senegal felt like a breath of fresh air for the United States men’s national team. I could see it from the players as they walked on the field and out of the tunnel. Snoop Dogg was blaring in the stadium,

A video alleging Senegal players being subjected to excessive security checks at a US airport ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has raised a storm

See the starting lineups and subs for Norway vs Senegal match on 23 June, 2026 on myKhel.

Some netizens criticised the strict checks in the US, calling them disrespectful and embarrassing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.