Iran FM hails natl. soccer team for superb performance at WC
Esmaeil Baghaei has praised the national football team for its resilience at the 2026 World Cup, saying the players refused to surre...
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Iran’s fixtures at 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers revealed
TEHRAN – FIBA has officially announced the schedule and venues for the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asi...
FIFA under pressure as Iran visa dispute raises questions over World Cup commitments
TEHRAN – FIFA is facing growing scrutiny after reports that several members of Iran’s national football team delegation have b...
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...
World Cup 2026: White House ‘in discussions’ over Iran travel restrictions
The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup. Iran are allowed to fl...
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...
Pourmousavi appointed Zob Ahan head coach
TEHRAN – Zob Ahan have appointed Sirous Pourmousavi as the club’s new head coach following weeks of deliberation by the...
World Cup 2026: Political tension has ‘undermined’ Iran’s World Cup joy
Los Angeles is often nicknamed “Tehrangeles” – a fact that drew smiles from both player and manager when it was me...
Mehdi Tartar takes charge of Persepolis
TEHRAN -Mehdi Tartar has been named as new head coach of Persepolis football club. Persepolis were due to hire Dragan Skocic as thei...
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...