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 beat Syria at FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran opened the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers’ third window at the Prince Hamza Hall in Jorda...
Iran to launch complaint to FIFA over US World Cup treatment
TEHRAN – Iran football federation is set to lodge an official complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions that the country’s soccer...
World Cup 2026: Iran to lodge complaint to Fifa over travel restrictions
Iran’s involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related securi...
World Cup 2026: White House ‘in discussions’ over Iran travel restrictions
The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup. Iran are allowed to fl...
Watch: Iranian-Americans protest against Iran’s team outside World Cup game
Calls to remove Iran’s clerical regime sounded outside Iran’s opening match at the World Cup. Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Ange...
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...
World Cup 2026: Iran say they have been treated unfairly by USA
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated “unfairly” by the United States during the World Cup and cal...
Taj: Iran fought until the very end
TEHRAN – Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj praised the national team for their determination and commitment followi...
Iran, Belgium share the spoils in 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran’s national football team and Belgium shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their second Group G match of the 2...