Iran’s women’s volleyball team beat Thailand in friendly
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s volleyball team defeated Thailand in a friendly match as part of preparation for the 2026 CAVA Women’s...
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FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup
TEHRAN – FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran’s FA (FFIRI) Presid...
Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation
The Iranian football federation confirmed the fixture, which follows a warm-up match against Gambia on May 29. “Iran’s...
Rouzbeh Cheshmi ruled out of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN — Iran defensive midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury...
Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation
TEHRAN – Iran have added a second friendly to their pre-World Cup itinerary, announcing a June 4 meeting with Mali during thei...
2026 World Cup: Azmoun left out of preliminary squad
TEHRAN – Iran football team forward Sardar Azmoun has been left out of Amir Ghalenoei’s preliminary World Cup squad. Ghalenoei...
Iran football team to hold camp in Antalya
TEHRAN – The Iran national football team’s flight landed in Antalya Monday noon. Members of Team Melli, who departed for...
2026 World Cup: Iranian players still await U.S. visas
TEHRAN – Iran’s national team have traveled to Turkey to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while still waiting...
Iran coach Ghalenoei not satisfied with team’s readiness
TEHRAN – Iran Coach Amir Ghalenoei said getting the squad physically ready for the tournament would be difficult after most domestic...
Abdi: Asian Games can pave way for Olympics qualification
TEHRAN – Hossein Abdi, head coach of Iran’s U23 football team, says he hopes the 2026 Asian Games will serve as a spring...