Iran captain Taremi hits out at FIFA
TEHRAN – Iran football team skipper Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticizi...
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Egypt 1-1 Iran Highlights: World Cup 2026 – 27 June 2026
Iran have a goal ruled out for offside and hit the crossbar in the final moments of a thrilling 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, l...
Watch: Rezaeian's humble bow as best player
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Video shows Iran defender Ramin Rezaeian bowing deeply in a distinctive gesture as he accepts the Player of...
Iran coach Ghalenoei rues missed chances against Egypt
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his players’ performance against Egypt but expressed frustration over hi...
Iran held by Egypt but remain hopeful for knockout stage
TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held 1-1 by Egypt in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. In the match h...
Why is there a World Cup 'pride match'?
The Iran vs Egypt fixture has been called the tournament’s official pride match, despite homosexuality being illegal in both n...
World Cup 2026: Iran and Egypt to contest ‘Pride match’ in Seattle
At a fan zone, we met Egyptian fans cheering on Mexico days before their team takes on Iran. For them gay pride was irrelevant. R...
Szymon Marciniak appointed referee for Iran-Egypt clash
TEHRAN – FIFA has appointed Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G match between Iran and Egyp...
Mexican ambassador in Tehran honored for hosting Iran national football team
TEHRAN – Players from Iranian football clubs Esteghlal, Persepolis, and Zob Ahan expressed their appreciation to Guillermo Ale...
Iran, Egypt set for high-stakes in Group G: 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran and Egypt meet in one of the most significant Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both nations sti...