Rouzbeh Cheshmi ruled out of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN — Iran defensive midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury...
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Naderi: resilience and grit propel Iran to victory, World Cup dreams ignite
TEHRAN – Iran’s beach soccer national team has once again hoisted a championship trophy, but head coach Ali Naderi reveals the true...
Vatan Sport Agency – Iran among women’s futsal ranking top 10 in world
The May 2026 rankings take account of 84 new women’s matches, 10 of which were played in late 2025, and 321 new men’s matches, 64 of...
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico a...
Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation
TEHRAN – Iran have added a second friendly to their pre-World Cup itinerary, announcing a June 4 meeting with Mali during thei...
Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation
The Iranian football federation confirmed the fixture, which follows a warm-up match against Gambia on May 29. “Iran’s...
Mexico to host Iran’s soccer World Cup team: president
Sheinbaum says soccer’s governing body FIFA approached her government after the US said it did not want Iran’s squad to stay in the...
Iranian soccer players still await US visa for 2026 World Cup
Team Melli left Tehran for Turkey on Monday to begin their final training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup, although the squad have...
2026 World Cup: Iranian players still await U.S. visas
TEHRAN – Iran’s national team have traveled to Turkey to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while still waiting...
Iran football team to hold camp in Antalya
TEHRAN – The Iran national football team’s flight landed in Antalya Monday noon. Members of Team Melli, who departed for...