The beautiful game, the ugly politics: U.S. visa row hits World Cup credibility
TEHRAN – For decades, international sports governing bodies have promoted a simple principle: sport should unite people beyond...
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Iran omit Azmoun from World Cup squad
Sardar Azmoun has been left out of Iran’s World Cup squad, amid reports of a perceived act of disloyalty to the country’...
FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup
TEHRAN – FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran’s FA (FFIRI) Presid...
Iran coach Ghalenoei not satisfied with team’s readiness
TEHRAN – Iran Coach Amir Ghalenoei said getting the squad physically ready for the tournament would be difficult after most domestic...
Vatan News – Iran to meet Gambia in Turkey
TEHRAN – The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) announced that Gambia, known as the Scorpions, will play a friendly internationa...
Iran announce 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has officially revealed Iran’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran national footb...
US refrains from issuing visas to Iran’s Team Melli officials
The Iranian football team is scheduled to leave Antalya, Turkey, for Tijuana, Mexico, Saturday and set up its camp in Mexico. Howeve...
Abdi: Asian Games can pave way for Olympics qualification
TEHRAN – Hossein Abdi, head coach of Iran’s U23 football team, says he hopes the 2026 Asian Games will serve as a spring...
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...
Iran federation wants clarity over visas before World Cup
Iran, who currently hold camp in Antalya, Turkey, defeated Gambia 3-1 on Friday in a friendly match. Mehdi Mohammadnabi, first vice...