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IOC Provisionally Reinstates Russian Olympic Committee

The move opens the path for Russian athletes to enter qualifiers for Los Angeles 2028 if the ROC provides assurances about occupied territories and independent anti‑doping checks are secured.

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IOC Provisionally Reinstates Russian Olympic Committee for Los Angeles 2028

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Several Argentine Provinces Grant Early Leave for Public Workers Before Argentina–Egypt World Cup Match

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World Aquatics Restores Flags and Anthems for Russia and Belarus in Senior Events

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World Aquatics Restores Russia and Belarus to Full Participation With Flags and Anthems

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Iran Pushes FIFA To Move U.S. World Cup Games to Mexico

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Russia Announces Payouts to Barred Athletes, Vows Push for Full Olympic Return

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Iran Presses FIFA To Move World Cup Matches to Mexico as FIFA Holds Line on U.S. Schedule

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Mexico Says It Can Host Iran’s World Cup Matches After Relocation Request to FIFA

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AFC Expects Iran to Play World Cup as Five Women End Asylum Bids and Depart Australia

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Iraq Secures Charter to Mexico as AFC Signals Iran Still Set for World Cup

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Iraq Confirms Mexico Trip for World Cup Playoff Despite Airspace Shutdown

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Iran's World Cup Place Uncertain After Trump Urges Team to Stay Away

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Iran Withdraws From 2026 World Cup Despite U.S. Assurances Reported by FIFA

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IOC Provisionally Reinstates Russian Olympic Committee

IOC Provisionally Reinstates Russian Olympic Committee for Los Angeles 2028

Several Argentine Provinces Grant Early Leave for Public Workers Before Argentina–Egypt World Cup Match

Saudi Football Chief Resigns After World Cup Group Exit

Ebola Outbreak Widens in Eastern DRC With Bundibugyo Variant

Investigation Suggests CIA Role in Gordon Banks's 1970 World Cup Illness

FIG Restores National Status to Russian and Belarusian Gymnasts

IOC Lifts Belarus Athlete Restrictions as World Athletics Refuses to Follow

World Boxing Clears Russians and Belarusians to Compete Under Neutral Status

World Aquatics Restores Flags and Anthems for Russia and Belarus in Senior Events

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World Aquatics Restores Russia and Belarus to Full Participation With Flags and Anthems

Iran Pushes FIFA To Move U.S. World Cup Games to Mexico

Russia Announces Payouts to Barred Athletes, Vows Push for Full Olympic Return

Iran Presses FIFA To Move World Cup Matches to Mexico as FIFA Holds Line on U.S. Schedule

Mexico Says It Can Host Iran’s World Cup Matches After Relocation Request to FIFA

AFC Expects Iran to Play World Cup as Five Women End Asylum Bids and Depart Australia

Iraq Secures Charter to Mexico as AFC Signals Iran Still Set for World Cup

Iraq Confirms Mexico Trip for World Cup Playoff Despite Airspace Shutdown

Iran's World Cup Place Uncertain After Trump Urges Team to Stay Away

Iran Withdraws From 2026 World Cup Despite U.S. Assurances Reported by FIFA

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