World Cup 2026: Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets
Fifa has said it is working to “maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches” after the country’...
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'I would take a bus and drive the Iran team here' – Infantino
Fifa president Gianni Infantino hailed Iran’s participation in the World Cup as evidence of his organisation’s efforts t...
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...
World Cup 2026: Political tension has ‘undermined’ Iran’s World Cup joy
Los Angeles is often nicknamed “Tehrangeles” – a fact that drew smiles from both player and manager when it was me...
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...
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...
World Cup 2026: Iran ‘most oppressed’ team says coach Amir Ghalenoei amid travel restrictions
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says they are the “most oppressed” team at the World Cup after having last-minute travel...
World Cup 2026: Iran’s US entry terms changed for final group game
Iran’s football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US De...
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran at World Cup
Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles to protest the presence of Iran’s team, which they believe is linked to the Islamic Revolu...
World Cup 2026: Iran travel restrictions a disaster, says Taremi
Iran forward Medi Taremi expresses his frustration at his country’s treatment at the World Cup, after the team is told to fly...