Iran, New Zealand play to a draw in FIFA World Cup match
Iran tied with New Zealand, Saudi Arabia tied with Uruguay, while Belgium and Egypt also played to a draw in a FIFA World Cup group stage matches.
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Iran football team appeals US visa denials for 2026 World Cup
Members of the Iranian national team's delegation have appealed the denial of US visas for travel to the 2026 World Cup.
2026 FIFA World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked
With only two days remaining before the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the organizers of the much-anticipated global football championship have decided to revoke the earlier allocated quota for Iranian football fans traveling to North America to support their national team, Reuters reported, citing the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI).
Iranian national team arrives in Mexico ahead of World Cup
The Iranian national football team arrived at Tijuana International Airport in Mexico after relocating from its original base in the US due to logistical issues, visa uncertainties and growing diplomatic tensions. The 70-member football …
Iran to move World Cup base from US to Mexico
Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year’s World Cup after football’s world governing body FIFA approved a request to move their training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran’s football federation said.
FIFA to discuss Iran participation in 2026 World Cup with Iranian Football Federation
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer "reassurance" over Iran's participation in the World Cup, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the talks.
Iran outlines conditions for participation at FIFA World Cup
The Iranian national football team may still participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the safety of the team is ensured, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said.
Iran asks FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico
Iran’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to tournament co-host Mexico due to concerns about the safety of players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj has said.
Iran to skip FIFA World Cup
The Iranian national football team will skip the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Thursday.
Iranian national team decided to participate in World Cup draw
The draw will take place on December 5 in the US capital
Russia beats Iran in football friendly match
The Russian national football team has Iran 2-1 in a friendly match in the south Russian city of Volgograd.
Iran qualifies for 2026 World Cup
Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan. The 48-team tournament will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Inter Milan striker scored his second goal …
Russian football team announces October friendly against Iran
Iran’s Football Federation has announced that the national teams of Iran and Russia will play a friendly football match later this year, according to FFIRI …
Russian and Iranian football teams may hold rematch
The Russian Football Union (RFU) is interested in holding another friendly football match against Iran either this year or next year, RFU said. "The Russian Football Union is interested in holding this match either this year or …
Iran's Taremi ranks 4th in UEFA top scorer ranking of 2022
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) introduced the top scorers of 2022, and the Iranian striker who plays for FC Porto and the national Iranian football team, Mehdi Taremi was ranked 4th on the list. Kylian Mbappé has …
Iranian national team advances to 2022 World Cup in Qatar
The Iranian national football team qualified for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. Having beaten the national team of Iraq with a score of 1:0 during the qualifying match, the Iranian team secured at least the …
Iran national team coach resigns
Iran national team coach Carlos Queiroz resigned, citing a lack of support from the Iranian Football Federation amid a club vs country row. Queiroz resigned multiple times since his appointment in 2011 only to return to …
