A defensive identity defined Iran’s World Cup campaign
TEHRAN – Iran’s World Cup campaign has so far been defined not by attacking flair or possession football, but by discipline, o...
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Iran draw 1-1 with Egypt, need help to advance
Iran were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt at Seattle’s Lumen Field on Saturday, their third consecutive Group G stalemate at the 2...
VIDEO: Taremi's penalty miss against Egypt
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Watch the moment Mehdi Taremi’s penalty was saved by the Egyptian goalkeeper during Iran’s 1-1 d...
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...
VAR heartbreak: Khalilzadeh goal vs Egypt voided
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Video shows Shoja Khalilzadeh finding the net in the 93rd minute against Egypt, only for the goal to be disa...
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...
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...