Joy and Changing the Narrative: The Surprising Example of Sports Diplomacy Storytelling Within FIFA 2026’s Group of Death The opportunity to reset global narratives, informed by lessons from the women’s game

🆕⚽️ The global storytelling platform of FIFA World Cup 2026 provides an opportunity for the Iraqi men’s team to reset global narratives...

...and it's informed by lessons from the FFF's #sportsdiplomacy work with the Lionesses of Mesopotamia.

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Iranian federation has told us they are going to the World Cup: AFC - Yes Punjab News AFC says Iran has not withdrawn from FIFA World Cup 2026 despite speculation; federation confirms team plans to compete.

Iranian federation has told us they are going to the World Cup: AFC yespunjab.com?p=229011

#IranFootball #FIFAWorldCup2026 #AFC #WindsorJohn #WorldCupNews #IranNationalTeam #GlobalFootball #USCanadaMexico2026 #FootballUpdate #SportsDiplomacy #BreakingNews

Middle East conflict creating complex logistics for World Cup organizers Iran is the second highest ranked team in Asia and is scheduled to play two matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in June

📣 Fridays 👉 #SportsDiplomacy Spotlight

Whether Iran's ⚽️ team will play FIFA World Cup 2026 is complicated but reminds us of the storytelling opportunities for teams to communicate, represent & negotiate about their people, culture and football spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/po...

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has obtained Lebanese citizenship, attended by key officials. This move may boost Lebanon's sports diplomacy and draw global interest to its football.

#Lebanon #FIFA #SportsDiplomacy

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Lebanon's Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Hajar met FIFA President Gianni Infantino, exchanging gifts to acknowledge FIFA's support for football. This meeting emphasizes sports diplomacy, enhancing Lebanon's engagement in international football initiatives.

#Lebanon #FIFA #SportsDiplomacy

📣 Fridays 👉 #SportsDiplomacy Spotlight NBA All-Star Edition

On Sunday Victor Wembanyama makes history as the first Frenchman to be an NBA AllStar Game starter. But his story is just the latest in the longer history of Franco-American ties that have helped make France 👇

DW's Olympic skater piece: A masterclass in selective outrage. Athlete's pain amplified for geopolitical gain, while similar suffering elsewhere merits silence. Narrative warfare, not journalism. #MediaBias #Ukraine #SportsDiplomacy

Read more: https://piaz.news/article/the-geopolitics-of-tears-when

🏈0️⃣6️⃣3️⃣ Jan Woska — FranceAndUs Meet Jan Woska, who connects the USA and France using sport as a tool to highlight historic, cultural and economic ties between Louisiana and France with the aim to make the New Orleans Saints the mos...

That’s important as next season the NFL plays their first regular season match in Paris, featuring the New Orleans Saints.

Read more about the Saints-Paris connection via this insightful Voice by Jan Woska for what this type of #sportsdiplomacy can look like www.franceussports.com/voices/063-j...

Cricket in Crisis: Pakistan and Bangladesh Unite in T20 World Cup Boycott Against India - RMN News Cricket in Crisis: Pakistan and Bangladesh Unite in T20 World Cup Boycott Against India Observers warn that if Pakistan and Bangladesh continue to withdraw from matches against India, it could lead to...

🏏 CRICKET IN CRISIS! 🏏
Pakistan and Bangladesh have joined forces in a major diplomatic standoff against India, threatening the future of T20 World Cup. 📉💸
#T20WorldCup #CricketCrisis #ICC #PCB #BCB #SportsDiplomacy #CricketNews #SouthAsiaPolitics #RMNNews

RMN News: rmnnews.com/2026/02/08/c...

Olympics kick off in Milan-Cortina amid tensions. Pope urges peace, but geopolitics loom large. Can sports unite us? #Olympics2023 #Geopolitics #SportsDiplomacy

Listen now: https://dailyaudio.com/world-news

Spain's million-dollar question: why the lack of investment in strategic sports diplomacy? Rafael Costa questions why Spain (España), one of the world’s leading sporting powerhouses, has yet to fully integrate and strategically coordinate its national and global sports diplomacy efforts.

🚀 New article launch

🇪🇸 Spain dominates on the field — but struggles to turn sport into strategy.

❓Why does a global sporting powerhouse still lack a coherent approach to sports diplomacy?

💡New guest piece by Rafa Costa on Sports Diplomacy Unwrapped

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#SportsDiplomacy #Spain

⏱️ D-1️⃣ until @MeridianIntl's first-ever #SportsDiplomacy Forum

I cannot wait to join the amazing lineup of speakers scheduled for an engaging, informative Thursday afternoon January 29th. Don't miss it!

Info, schedule & livestream diplomacyforum.meridian.org/sports

Player-to-People Diplomacy • Stimson Center This event explores how American athletes act as envoys of the United States, shaping the perceptions of foreign publics and creating opportunities for US diplomacy.

📣 Fridays 👉 #SportsDiplomacy Spotlight

This week’s Player-to-People Diplomacy event delved into a critical aspect of sports diplomacy: that of the athlete.

Great perspective from NFLPA's Don Davies, NFL's Troy Vincent Sr, Stimson Center's Evan Cooper -- and me!

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There’s a lot of #sportsdiplomacy in 2026

But what is Sports Diplomacy, historical blueprints, & how do athletes, coaches & non-govt sports stakeholders engag in it today?

Thanks NYU News for the chat on how sport is a 21st century Swiss Army Knife for int'l relations www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...

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President Joseph Aoun met with Catholicos Aram I and Minister Nora Berghdarian to discuss the Armenian community in Lebanon, and with Qatar's Mahmoud Hanzab about the 2026 sports conference, showcasing Lebanon's diplomatic initiatives. #Lebanon #ArmenianCommunity #SportsDiplomacy

From Refugees to Olympians: South Sudan’s Basketball Diplomacy is on the Rise Guest author Stratos Chiotis poses a striking question: What if the road to international legitimacy doesn’t run through embassies or treaty rooms, but via a dusty outdoor basketball court in Juba?

🏀 South Sudan’s 🇸🇸 national Basketball Team - the Bright Stars - are redefining what #SportsDiplomacy looks like.

🏀 Check out this powerful story of pride, resilience, identity, and nation-building through sport.

🏀 Read the new article here:

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Pure evil. Was there ever more of a toad than Infantino?! Thought the Berlin '36 Olympics were bad? Wait for FIFA 2026? #SportsDiplomacy - NOT

🚨BREAKING: President Trump to Attend 2026 FIFA World Cup Drawing — Rumored Front-Runner for FIFA Peace Prize

Read more at:
truepatriotsociety.com/trump-attend...

#FIFA2026 #WorldCup2026 #FIFAPeacePrize #BreakingNews #SportsDiplomacy

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Lebanon, expressing his pleasure and support for Lebanese football. He will travel to Qatar for the Lebanon vs. Sudan match in the Arab Cup qualifiers, emphasizing sports' role in uplifting local morale.

#LebanonFootball #FIFA #SportsDiplomacy

Cristiano Ronaldo Attends White House Dinner Alongside Saudi Crown Prince - rfxsignals Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a high-profile White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump. The event drew global attention with appearances by...

⚽ Ronaldo at the White House 🇺🇸🏛️🔥 .🌍 London analysts highlight the global significance—sports diplomacy, Middle East ties & US relations. rfxsignals.com/cristiano-ro...
#CristianoRonaldo #WhiteHouse #SaudiCrownPrince #SportsDiplomacy #LondonNews #GlobalPolitics #FootballNews #RFXSignals ⚽🏛️🔥🌍

FIFA announces a new Peace Prize 🕊️⚽
The award will recognize efforts to promote unity through football and will debut at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
read more..... bitly.cx/FR7K6
#FIFA #WorldCup #FootballForPeace #SportsDiplomacy #UnityThroughSport

IOC tells federations to avoid events in Indonesia after Israeli gymnasts barred IOC freezes Indonesia as host after Israeli gymnasts denied visasThe International Olympic Committee has urged international sports federations to avoid...

IOC tells federations to avoid events in Indonesia after Israeli gymnasts barred #Indonesia #Olympics #SportsDiplomacy

⏰ Countdown to the NBA’s 80th with #BasketballEmpire🏀

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Today’s lesson is how storytelling via #sportsdiplomacy prism allows players unique ways to connect, engage w/teammates & fans, making valuable contributions across culture, technical & knowledge 🧵

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BCCI Demand To Pak’s Naqvi: Hand Over The Asia Cup Trophy - IndiaWest News NEW DELHI-The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) raised strong objections at the Asian Cricket Council meeting over the controversy surrounding the winner’s trophy and the post-match present...

BCCI Demand To Pak’s Naqvi: Hand Over The Asia Cup Trophy

Full Story: indiawest.com/bcci-demand-...

#AsiaCup2025 #MohsinNaqvi #BCCI #PakistanCricket #ACC #SuryakumarYadav #TrophyControversy #UAECricketBoard #PCB #IndiaPakistanRelations #NewDelhiNews #SportsDiplomacy #OpinionPiece

At the IBA Sport + Business Forum in Istanbul, President Umar Kremlev welcomed Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of the Trump Organization. #boxingalliance #DonaldTrumpJr #IBA #InternationalBoxing #sportsbusiness #sportsdiplomacy #UmarKremlev

At the IBA Sport + Business Forum in Istanbul, President Umar Kremlev welcomed Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of the Trump Organization. #boxingalliance #DonaldTrumpJr #IBA #InternationalBoxing #sportsbusiness #sportsdiplomacy #UmarKremlev

Lionel Messi Sends Modi Signed Jersey Ahead Of India Tour - IndiaWest News Lionel Messi Sends Modi Signed Jersey Ahead Of India Tour.

Lionel Messi Sends Modi Signed Jersey Ahead Of India Tour

Full Story: indiawest.com/lionel-messi...

#LionelMessi #PMModi #SignedJersey #Argentina #WorldCup2022 #FootballIcon #IndiaTour2025 #SportsDiplomacy #BirthdayGift #Gurugram #IndiaNews #Politics #IndiaWest #BreakingNews #TopStories

🥋0️⃣6️⃣0️⃣ Clarisse Agbegnenou — FranceAndUs Meet Clarisse Agbegnenou, an elite judoka and Olympic champion whose fighting spirit on and off the tatami mat is a masterclass in resilience, from France to the United States and beyond.

📣 Fridays 👉 #SportsDiplomacy Spotlight

Meet Clarisse Agbegnenou, an elite judoka and Olympic champion whose fighting spirit on and off the tatami mat is a masterclass in resilience, from France to the United States and beyond.

Learn more 🙌 www.franceussports.com/voices/060-c...

A history of basketball's European growth and development — Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff While you were on vacation, the basketball world was hard at work. Across the globe, FIBA tournaments were played or prepared for as countries vie for national bragging rights. Now, with all eyes on E...

📣 Fridays 👉 #SportsDiplomacy Spotlight

While you were on vacation, the hoops world was hard at work. With all eyes on EuroBasket 2025 and its NBA stars, here’s a repub of my 2015 book review of "Le Continent Basket"

www.lindsaysarahkrasnoff.com/news/2025/8/...

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How Congress Influences the Olympics and Global Sports Diplomacy The article explores the growing influence of the U.S. Congress on international sports diplomacy, especially in the context of the Olympic Games. It highlights recent congressional actions and…

How Congress Influences the Olympics and Global Sports Diplomacy killbait.com/en/how-congr... #politics #congress #olympics #sportsdiplomacy