World Cup 2026: Iran travel restrictions a disaster, says Taremi
Iran forward Medi Taremi expresses his frustration at his country’s treatment at the World Cup, after the team is told to fly...
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran at World Cup
Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles to protest the presence of Iran’s team, which they believe is linked to the Islamic Revolu...
Iran coach Ghalenoei hits out at travel restrictions
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized FIFA the U.S. government after being told they needed to leave Los Angeles...
World Cup 2026: Iran ‘most oppressed’ team says coach Amir Ghalenoei amid travel restrictions
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says they are the “most oppressed” team at the World Cup after having last-minute travel...
Iran’s Team Melli draw 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup 2026
After Mehdi Taremi tested Max Crocombe in a lively opening, Elijah Just went one better to give the All Whites the lead with a low,...
Ebrahim Shakouri calls for greater support for Iran U23 football team
TEHRAN – Ebrahim Shakouri, assistant coach of Iran’s U23 national football team, has praised the preparations for the team’s upcomin...
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran’s team outside opening round World Cup game
Calls to remove Iran’s clerical regime sounded outside Iran’s opening match at the World Cup. Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Ange...
Iran to withdraw from 2026 Novi Sad WSPS Grand Prix
TEHRAN – Iran’s national para shooting team has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming 2026 Novi Sad World Shooting Para Sp...
World Cup 2026: Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
Outside, chants against the regime and the team. Inside, roars of support for the players. Cheers when Iran scored to twice come fro...
Iran held by New Zealand in 2026 FIFA World Cup opener
TEHRAN – Iran national football team and New Zealand shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener early...