With tensions easing, Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation remains uncertain, as FIFA, politics, and regional dynamics collide.
World Cup 2026: Trump, Chaos and a New Reality
From geopolitics to spectacle, Trump looms over World Cup 2026—reshaping football, power, and culture in the biggest tournament ever.
BabaGol 2025 football review
From Trump’s World Cup to wars, revolutions and fairy tales – the football stories that shaped 2025 in the Middle East and beyond.
A Special Interview with Alexi Lalas: The Future of US Soccer and the 2026 World Cup
In an in-depth interview with BabaGol, Alexi Lalas shares bold takes on the USMNT’s goals, 2026 World Cup impact, and soccer’s identity in America.
FIFA Expands Women’s World Cup, Fights Racism
FIFA confirms a 48-team Women’s World Cup from 2031 and enacts strict anti-racism measures in major reforms announced by its Council.





