Battling beyond the pitch: Iran show character in difficult conditions
TEHRAN – Iran’s 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match leaves Team Melli with mixed emotions....
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Iran face tough test after draw New Zealand’s draw
TEHRAN – Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign began with a dramatic 2-2 draw against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, a result that...
Iran defeat Cuba in 2026 VNL
TEHRAN – Iran ended Week 2 of the 2026 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League on a positive note with a hard-fought 3-1 vi...
Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to “integral” members of its national football team’s backroom staff, hou...
Iran gear up for World Cup opener against New Zealand
Team Melli will face the All Whites on June 15 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, as they begin their quest for a strong star...
Jahanbakhsh determined to make Iranian nation happy
TEHRAN – Iran international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh is determined to show how they are ready to show their willpower in the 2026...
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...
World Cup 2026: Unbeaten Iran will go down in history, says coach Amir Ghalenoei
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side’s unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the...
Skocic emerges as leading candidate for Persepolis job
TEHRAN – Croatian coach Dragan Skocic has emerged as a leading candidate to take charge of Persepolis following reports that t...
World Cup 2026: Iran leave message asking for peace after Belgium draw
Iran left a message saying “may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations” following their World Cup group...