Vatan News – Iran prepare for World Cup 2026 amid challenges and uncertainty
TEHRAN – Iran’s national football team have entered a decisive phase of preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, launching an...
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Vatan News – Iran seeks FIFA guarantees for World Cup participation
Iran’s football federation chief said Tuesday the national team is preparing to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but its pres...
Vatan News – Iran to arrive in U.S. two weeks before 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran national football team plan to arrive in the United States 14 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Vatan News – Iran to meet Gambia in Turkey
TEHRAN – The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) announced that Gambia, known as the Scorpions, will play a friendly internationa...
Vatan News – Iran’s U23 team in limbo as Asian Games approach
TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team—traditionally known as Team Omid—find themselves in a familiar state of uncertainty just months befo...
Vatan News – Minister: Iran’s World Cup presence not guaranteed
TEHRAN – In a development that could significantly alter Iran’s football landscape, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced that t...
Vatan News – Mourinho: Iran deserve World Cup place
TEHRAN – Portuguese well-known coach José Mourinho insists Iran national football team deserve to play at the 2026 World Cup. FIFA P...
Vatan News – Octavio: Iran will shine at the 2027 World Cup
TEHRAN – Marco Octavio, former Brazilian head coach of Iran’s beach soccer team, believes that Team Melli will achieve excelle...
Vatan News – Persepolis coach Vieira’s future remains uncertain
TEHRAN – The future of Osmar Loss Vieira’s presence on Persepolis’ bench remains uncertain. The coaching situation at Persepol...
Vatan News – Unsuccessful Portuguese coaches in Iran football
When it comes to the playing style in world football, Portugal is considered one of the most influential countries in football histo...