Iran to play three friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup
Negotiations between the Iranian federation and several European and African national teams for the upcoming FIFA window are ongoing...
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Iran end 2025 unchanged in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran national football team ended 2025 year unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Monday. Team Melli are 20th in...
Iran spot remains unchanged in latest FIFA rankings
The national Iranian men’s football team known as Team Melli in Iran is 20th in the ranking, while Japan remained as Asia̵...
Iran to play three friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – As the Iranian national football team enter the final phase of its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Football F...
Sepahan knocked out of 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup
TEHRAN – Sepahan football team failed to secure a place in the 2025/26 Iran Hazfi Cup quarterfinals after suffering a 3-1 defeat to...
AFC to launch Nations League
TEHRAN – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday announced its decision to introduce an AFC Nations League, a new competiti...
Malavan, Foolad into 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals
TEHRAN – Malavan and Foolad football teams secured their place in the quarterfinals round of the 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup on Saturda...
Esteghlal club celebrate 80th anniversary
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club marked the 80th anniversary of their establishment on Friday night in a ceremony held close to Yald...
USMNT Midfielder Tyler Adams Tears MCL, Will Miss Up to 3 Months
United States international Tyler Adams will be out for up to three months after tearing a medial collateral ligament, Bournemouth c...
Joyless football in Iran – Vatan News
TEHRAN – Tractor defeated Persepolis in the Round of 32 of the 2025/26 Iran Hazfi Cup, but the night raised a deeper question: when...