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...
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Iran held by New Zealand in 2026 FIFA World Cup opener
TEHRAN – Iran national football team and New Zealand shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener early...
Iran move up in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN – Iran national football team have moved up in the FIFA World Ranking following the latest released on Thursday. Team Melli m...
Iran gear up for World Cup opener against New Zealand
TEHRAN – Iran’s national football team are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the opening match of its 20...
Iran vs New Zealand: a must-win match for both
TEHRAN – Iran and New Zealand will take on each other on Tuesday at the SoFi Stadium in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as...
Iran football team arrive in the U.S.
TEHRAN – Iran’s soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los...
Iran football team arrive in US to take on New Zealand
The Iran squad arrived after a short flight from Tijuana, Mexico, where they left their base camp earlier to a rousing sendoff ahead...
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: 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...
World Cup 2026: Iran win four visa appeals but 11 staff still banned
Four members of Iran’s World Cup delegation have won appeals against having their visa applications for entry to the United St...