Iran FM hails natl. soccer team for superb performance at WC
Esmaeil Baghaei has praised the national football team for its resilience at the 2026 World Cup, saying the players refused to surre...
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Ghalenoei remain as Iran head coach despite World Cup disappointment
TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei will remain head coach of the Iran national football team and will lead Team Melli into the 2027 AFC A...
Americast – The most expensive World Cup ever? (With Football Daily, part 3)
Available for over a year We’ve got together with Americast/Newscast and Football Daily for three special episodes on what could be...
Iran face tough test after draw New Zealand’s draw
TEHRAN – Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign began with a dramatic 2-2 draw against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, a result that...
Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Iran
All of Iran’s matches will also be covered live on the BBC Sport website and app with updates, analysis, and fan reaction. Com...
World Cup 2026: USA security chief Markwayne Mullin ‘danced a happy dance’ after Iran exit
The United States’ head of homeland security said he “danced a happy dance” when Iran were eliminated from the Wor...
FIFA under pressure as Iran visa dispute raises questions over World Cup commitments
TEHRAN – FIFA is facing growing scrutiny after reports that several members of Iran’s national football team delegation have b...
Iran, Belgium match in 2026 World Cup ends goalless
The match was played at SoFi Stadium, where neither side managed to find the back of the net. Mehdi Taremi thought he had opened the...
World Cup 2026: Iran leave message asking for peace after Belgium draw
Iran left a message saying “may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations” following their World Cup group...
Iran’s road to the World Cup: Last-minute visas and moving training camp
Iran was one of the first teams to qualify for the tournament, and US visas for the players were only approved on Friday. However, v...