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...
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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...
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...
Iran move up in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN – Iran national football team have moved up in the FIFA World Ranking following the latest released on Thursday. Team Melli m...
Iran sweep Argentina to earn first win in 2026 VNL
TEHRAN – Iran secured their first victory in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a commanding straight-sets win over Argen...