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...
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Fifa World Cup 2026: Iran’s team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
This will be the first iteration of the World Cup to see a host nation receive the team of a country it is at war with. The Iranian...
Iran suffer defeat against Japan in 2026 VNL Week 2
Iran were beaten 3-2 (25-19, 25-19, 25-20, 25-23, 15-12) by Japan in their third Pool 4 match of Week 2, held in Orléans, France. Ro...
Persepolis part ways with Osmar Vieira, Skocic set to take charge
TEHRAN – Persepolis are set to part company with head coach Osmar Vieira, with the club expected to appoint Dragan Skocic as h...
Sayyadmanesh on verge of joining Lech Poznan
TEHRAN – Iranian winger Allahyar Sayyadmanesh has arrived in Poznan, Poland to undergo medical examinations ahead of his propo...
Iran, Belgium share the spoils in 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran’s national football team and Belgium shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their second Group G match of the 2...
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 crowned champions of CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 8-1 on Saturday to win the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026. The Iranian women had previously...
Iran names flag bearers for 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Olympic Committee has officially named Atousa Golshadnezhad, the reigning world karate champion...
Watch: Iranian-Americans protest against Iran’s team outside World Cup game
Calls to remove Iran’s clerical regime sounded outside Iran’s opening match at the World Cup. Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Ange...