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...
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Mexico to host Iran’s soccer World Cup team: president
Sheinbaum says soccer’s governing body FIFA approached her government after the US said it did not want Iran’s squad to stay in the...
2026 World Cup: Iran move camp to Mexico
TEHRAN – Iran’s national team unexpectedly altered their plans for the 2026 World Cup and decided to move their base camp to M...
The beautiful game, the ugly politics: U.S. visa row hits World Cup credibility
TEHRAN – For decades, international sports governing bodies have promoted a simple principle: sport should unite people beyond...
Iran beat Gambia in friendly
TEHRAN – Team Melli signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octan...
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 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...
Iran announce 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has officially revealed Iran’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran national footb...
US refrains from issuing visas to Iran’s Team Melli officials
The Iranian football team is scheduled to leave Antalya, Turkey, for Tijuana, Mexico, Saturday and set up its camp in Mexico. Howeve...
Iran sweep past Lebanon in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup
TEHRAN – Iran swept past Lebanon in straight sets (25-9, 25-8, 25-15) at the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Tuesday. The 2...