A defensive identity defined Iran’s World Cup campaign
TEHRAN – Iran’s World Cup campaign has so far been defined not by attacking flair or possession football, but by discipline, o...
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Iran draw 1-1 with Egypt, need help to advance
Iran were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt at Seattle’s Lumen Field on Saturday, their third consecutive Group G stalemate at the 2...
Iran crowned champions of CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 8-1 on Saturday to win the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026. The Iranian women had previously...
Persepolis part ways with Osmar Vieira, Skocic set to take charge
TEHRAN – Persepolis are set to part company with head coach Osmar Vieira, with the club expected to appoint Dragan Skocic as h...
World Cup 2026: Iran say they have been treated unfairly by USA
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated “unfairly” by the United States during the World Cup and cal...
Iran captain Taremi hits out at FIFA
TEHRAN – Iran football team skipper Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticizi...
Egypt 1-1 Iran Highlights: World Cup 2026 – 27 June 2026
Iran have a goal ruled out for offside and hit the crossbar in the final moments of a thrilling 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, l...
Iran coach Ghalenoei rues missed chances against Egypt
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his players’ performance against Egypt but expressed frustration over hi...
Iran suffer defeat against Japan in 2026 VNL Week 2
Iran were beaten 3-2 (25-19, 25-19, 25-20, 25-23, 15-12) by Japan in their third Pool 4 match of Week 2, held in Orléans, France. Ro...
Iran held by Egypt but remain hopeful for knockout stage
TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held 1-1 by Egypt in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. In the match h...