FIFA under pressure as Iran visa dispute raises questions over World Cup commitments
TEHRAN – FIFA is facing growing scrutiny after reports that several members of Iran’s national football team delegation have b...
World Cup 2026: Gianni Infantino hails Fifa’s role in Iran’s participation
Fifa president Gianni Infantino hailed Iran’s participation in the World Cup as evidence of his organisation’s efforts t...
Iran’s Amouzad wins gold at 2026 Ulaanbaatar Open
TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Rahman Amouzad won a gold medal at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series 2026 on Sunday. He defeat...
Haddadifar appointed Iran U20 football team head coach
TEHRAN – Ghasem Haddadifar has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s U20 football team. Speaking about the appointmen...
Iran start 2026 IWBF Repechage on high note
TEHRAN – The Iran men’s national wheelchair basketball defeated Senegal 77-24 in the 2026 IWBF Men’s Repechage on Monday...
Iran fall short to Kazakhstan in 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup
TEHRAN – Kazakhstan defeated Iran 3-1 (13-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Monday. The 2026...
Iran team members hit out at U.S. visa delay
TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has expressed his dissatisfaction after the United States failed to i...
Ghanbarpour named Iran U15 football team coach
TEHRAN – As part of its long-term strategy to strengthen youth development and build a sustainable future for Iranian football...
Iran’s friendly match against Grenada canceled
TEHRAN – Iran’s scheduled friendly match against Grenada in Mexico has been canceled after the Caribbean side was unable to tr...
FIFA Secretary General holds talks with Iran delegation
TEHRAN – FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj hold online talks a...