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Iran at WC 2026: The most dignified team at the most unfair tournament in FIFA history – PersianFootball.com

Iran coach Ghalenoei to remain in charge for Asian Cup challenge – PersianFootball.com

Four teams remain. All 48 nations ranked ahead of semifinals 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊

FIFA Let Politics Win Over Football, Iran Paid The Price For Political Hypocrisy – PersianFootball.com

Mehdi Taremi: Iran’s Football Star [VIDEO] – PersianFootball.com

How teams stack up after hectic Round of 16 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊

The Round of 32 Was Wild 🫨

So many games, even more drama 🎥

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊

How teams stack up before Round of 16 📲

Iran’s football federation has accused the co-hosts of pedalling ‘lies’, saying they are ‘used to mistreatment’

Iran hits out at ‘lies and mistreatment’ following US official’s joy at team’s exit

Markwayne Mullin, the US department of homeland security secretary, said: ‘I might’ve sung a song or two,’ when Iran were knocked out after three group-stage draws

Top US government official ‘so happy’ with Iran’s World Cup elimination

World Cup 2026 Odds, Updated Predictions for Tuesday's Round of 32 Matches

Taj: Iran fought until the very end – PersianFootball.com

Iran eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup – PersianFootball.com

Picking how Germany, Brazil and Netherlands will all fare 📲

Monday World Cup Predictions 🔮

Experts' take on how Round of 32 could go 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮

Can anybody beat France? Listing the heavyweights 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Team Melli’s agonizing exit after other results failed to break their way is a moment of anguish that rises to the top of a football history full of them

Iran needed help to save their ‘disaster’ World Cup. Instead they got more heartbreak

Join our writers for all the latest news as we look back at the group stage and preview the last 32 matches

World Cup 2026: England win, Clarke quits Scotland and Iran denied at the last – live

The race for the best third-place teams went down to the wire with Iran and South Korea joining Scotland and Uruguay in missing out

Iran and South Korea miss out on World Cup last 32 in dramatic third-place race

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World Cup 2026: Algeria 3-3 Austria - Sasa Kalajdzic scores 96th-minute equaliser amid incredible finish which sees both sides reach knockouts

Super-sub Sasa Kalajdzic saved Austria's World Cup with a last-gasp equaliser after Algeria had stunned their Group J rivals deep into stoppage time in a thrilling 3-3 draw, which saw both sides progress to the last-32 and Iran knocked out.

Ramin Rezaeian becomes Iran’s all-time top scorer at the World Cup – PersianFootball.com

That Was the Group Stage 🌎🏆

World Cup knockouts set up some SPICE 🎥

Egypt vs. Iran was more than a FIFA World Cup match: It was soccer at its best – PersianFootball.com

🤩 Unreal Golden Boot race 💦 Hate for 'hydration breaks' 📲 Analysis of group stages

World Cup Group Winners/Losers 🎭

Iran captain Taremi hits out at FIFA – PersianFootball.com

Looking ahead to next stage 📲

World Cup Knockout Stage Odds

Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has said Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, must ‘stand up’ to the US

‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts

Australia to face side led by Mo Salah at 4am AEST on Saturday 4 July after Tony Popovic’s side locked in spot in knockouts as Group D runners-up

Socceroos to meet Egypt in World Cup last 32 after Iran denied in wild finish to Group G

World Cup 2026: Egypt, Iran settle for draw in Group G finale [VIDEO] – PersianFootball.com

A disallowed goal and a header off the bar in injury time broke Iranian hearts as a 1-1 draw saw Egypt finish Group G in second place

Drama-laden draw leaves Iran in limbo as Egypt set up last-32 clash with Australia

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World Cup 2026: Egypt 1-1 Iran - Shoja Khalilzadeh has last-gasp strike ruled out for offside in thrilling finale to Group G in Seattle

Iran had a last-gasp goal overturned as they just missed out on grabbing second spot in Group G - but a first-ever progression to the World Cup knockouts could still be achieved after their dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt.

Minute-by-minute report: Team Melli are looking for their first win while Egypt hope to stay top of Group G. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

Egypt v Iran: World Cup 2026 – live

Egypt vs Iran at the World Cup: A Century of History on One Pitch – PersianFootball.com

Iran trying to make nation proud despite challenges, Ghalenoei says – PersianFootball.com

Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the field

Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup for its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran

World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

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Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️

Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs 📲

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Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday

Messi out front. 23 players with 2+ goals. Tap for World Cup leaders 📲

Golden Boot Race CRAZY 🍿

Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope – PersianFootball.com

The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the team

Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope | Alexander Abnos

Iran had a goal disallowed for offside while battling to a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium in Group G

Iran frustrate 10-man Belgium in World Cup stalemate as Nathan Ngoy sees red

World Cup 2026: Iran holds Belgium to draw [VIDEO] – PersianFootball.com

Plenty of chances followed Nathan Ngoy’s sending off but neither side could break the deadlock

Ten-man Belgium escape from Iran clash with a draw after Ngoy sent off

Iran battled to a well-deserved point against 10-man Belgium and moved top of World Cup Group G with a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles.

World Cup 2026: Belgium 0-0 Iran - Nathan Ngoy sent off but no goals in Group G draw in Los Angeles

Dargahi’s path to Iran shows how diaspora fuels World Cup teams – PersianFootball.com

FIFA World Cup match Belgium vs Iran 21.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Live Commentary - Belgium vs Iran | 21.06.2026

Red Devils started their World Cup campaign unconvincingly

Belgium XI vs Iran: Starting lineup and confirmed team news

Minute-by-minute updates: It’s all to play for in Group G, but will Iran earn a famous result against Belgium? Follow along with Daniel Harris

Belgium v Iran: World Cup 2026 – live

Top spot in Group G up for grabs as matchday two action gets underway

Belgium vs Iran: World Cup 2026 - LIVE

Red Devils started their World Cup campaign unconvincingly

Belgium XI vs Iran: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

Group G remains wide open after consecutive opening draws

Belgium vs Iran: World Cup prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, odds

Join our writers for the latest from the World Cup, with Spain and Belgium in action later

World Cup 2026: Curaçao claim historic point; Iran unhappy at lack of support from teams – live

World Cup 2026: Belgium vs. Iran [Preview] – PersianFootball.com

Dembélé hat trick, Tatum at Norway, Group G next. Highlights and build up 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 16 🍿

World Cup: Belgium and Iran meet in key Group G match – PersianFootball.com

Group G remains wide open after consecutive opening draws

Belgium vs Iran: World Cup 2026 kick-off time, team news and how to watch

Red Devils started their World Cup campaign unconvincingly

Belgium XI vs Iran: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup

Iran will ‘formally express its dissatisfaction’ after being told they will only be permitted to arrive in Los Angeles 24 hours before the crucial Belgium game

Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over ‘restrictions imposed’ on team at World Cup

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Iran will have to leave US hours after WC matches, Torabi visa issue resolved – PersianFootball.com

Iran ‘most oppressed’ team at World Cup – Ghalenoei – PersianFootball.com

Battling beyond the pitch: Iran show character in difficult conditions – PersianFootball.com

Our chief sports writer, Barney Ronay, shares his top picks to circle in your calendar during the group stage of the World Cup.

From Brazil to Haaland: must-watch World Cup group stage matches – video

Iranian support in LA included those of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve troubles

Iran overcomes its divisions for 90 minutes, then same old problems return

THE WORLD CUP IS HERE 😍

48 nations. 104 games. It's World Cup time 🎥

B/R panel picks best players, biggest flops and more 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand on Tuesday in their opening World Cup Group G fixture; Irans build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict between their country and the US; head coach Amir Ghalenoei hit out at treatment of team

World Cup 2026: Iran the most oppressed team at tournament, says coach Amir Ghalenoei after opening game vs New Zealand

Rolling report: Join our writers for updates on day six of the tournament, with well-fancied France prepare to enter the tournament

World Cup 2026: France enter fray; Tunisia hire Renard; Iran feel ‘oppressed’; official cleared – live

Electrifying mood among those at a bar in Wellington watching a game that threatened to be overshadowed by international politics

‘Beautiful moment’: fans of New Zealand and Iran draw on World Cup fervour together

Ghalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

‘Our team is the most oppressed’: Iran coach hits out at Fifa and US over treatment

The best moments from the Group G match including All Whites striker Eli Just’s brace and goals from Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi

World Cup 2026: Iran begin disrupted campaign with draw against New Zealand – in pictures

Iran and New Zealand draw in thrilling Group G match [VIDEO] – PersianFootball.com

Iran put their turbulent build-up to the World Cup behind them as they fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw with New Zeland in what was the game of the tournament so far.

World Cup 2026: Iran 2-2 New Zealand - Mohammad Mohebbi's header rescues draw after Motherwell forward Eli Just's double

Mohebbi Answers Back To Tie 🤝

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WHAT A GOAL FOR IRAN AS THEY FIND THE EQUALIZER! 🇮🇷

Rezaeinan Ties It ↔️

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IRAN SCORES ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 🇮🇷 Ramin has the equalizer!

Minute-by-minute report: Team Melli have dealt with endless challenges to face the All Whites in Los Angeles. Join Martin Pegan for updates

Iran v New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – live

Now THIS is what makes the tournament so special 🎥

World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣

Follow for all of Sunday's action, every goal, every moment 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 11 ⚡

Action from Group G at the World Cup continues in Los Angeles

How to watch Iran vs New Zealand: TV channel and live stream

Join our writers for all the latest from the World Cup

World Cup 2026: teams hit back at Ceferin over ‘uninteresting’ jibe; Iran arrive in US amid protests – live

Iran team arrives in US after fans’ send-off in Tijuana ahead of World Cup opener – PersianFootball.com

2026 World Cup: Iran vs. New Zealand [Preview] – PersianFootball.com

Iran seek first World Cup knockout stage appearance – PersianFootball.com

Belligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ slogan

Iran to become first World Cup team to play in country with which it is at war

Iran’s World Cup preparations have moved to Tijuana, where armed security, exile politics and improvised logistics surround Team Melli

Iran’s World Cup camp in Tijuana unfolds under armed guard and political shadow

Wild First Week of World Cup🤩

Round one of games totally delivered 🎥

Every team that played today earned a point. Tap for the highlights 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 5 ⚡

After being refused visas to enter the US, the Iran football team has been forced to move its training base across the border to Tijuana in Mexico

Ben Jennings on the World Cup and the US war on Iran – cartoon

Every game at the World Cup predicted by B/R staff 📲

World Cup Bracket Predictions 🔮

Latest odds and TV schedules for incoming tournament 📲

World Cup Groups Preview 🔎

17 views BBC - ZURICH, Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.

Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets

13 views AFC - KUALA LUMPUR, Asia will be represented by nine teams at the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off on Thursday. It promises to be a thrilling campaign for all of the Asian sides, with each bidding to create history.

Mehdi Taremi: Iran's star in 2026 World Cup

World Cup Starts TOMORROW 😴

One more sleep until 104 games of World Cup action 🎥

France or Spain the teams to beat? 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Group Strength 💪

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📈 Strongest groups: Group I 🇫🇷🇳🇴🇸🇳🇮🇶 Group F 🇳🇱🇯🇵🇸🇪🇹🇳 📉 Weakest groups: Group B 🇨🇭🇨🇦🇧🇦🇶🇦 Group G 🇧🇪🇪🇬🇮🇷🇳🇿 *average market-adjusted Elo ratings of all 4 teams

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The mansion is sinking. Can next generation save the day? 🎥

Calling each and every group game 📲

World Cup Match Predictions 🔮

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked (AP)

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Check where to catch all group games 📲

World Cup TV Schedule 📺

48 nations competing...here's how it'll all work 📲

World Cup Format, Explained 📝

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Mbappé. Lamine. Kane. Ranking the best stars at tournament 📲

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FIFA Rankings for World Cup Teams

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Who Wins Each Group? 🧐

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Join our writers as they continue to the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday

World Cup 2026: England prepare for Costa Rica friendly, Iran visa row, Lamine Yamal latest: football news - live

12 views Republic.com - TIJUANA, The Iranian football team landed in Mexico on Sunday morning to begin training ahead of the World Cup, before playing three group-stage matches in the United States later this month. Iran's soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday morning for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month.

Team Melli arrives In Mexico ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

11 views Teharn Times - TEHRAN, Ghasem Haddadifar has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran's U20 football team. Speaking about the appointment, Ali Targholizadeh, Chairman of the Technical and Development Committee of the Iran Football Federation, said the decision was made following Hossein Abdi's move to the Iran U23 national team.

Haddadifar appointed Iran U20 football team head coach

Iran's coach and team captain have strongly criticised delays to their US visas after flying into the Mexican border city of Tijuana

'We are upset': Iran players hit out at US visa delay after World Cup arrival in Mexico

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Who Wins World Cup Golden Ball?

Breaking down nominees for tournament's top player trophy 📲 (Goal)

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Most Iconic World Cup Moments ✨

Listing 100 moments that go down in history 📲 (Goal)

The US State Department says 'necessary' visas have been issued to the Iranian team, with players and coaching staff reportedly among them

Iran World Cup team travels to Mexico with US visas reportedly denied for several staff

The Iranian team will play all three of their matches in the US but moved their training base to Tijuana, Mexico amid the visa issues and security concerns

Iran's World Cup players receive visas to enter US, White House official says

A growing divide between fans and team, coupled with economic hardship and war, has dampened the mood

In Iran the World Cup used to trigger joy on our streets. It feels very different now

88 views The Guardian - LONDON, All eyes will be on Team Melli amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, making their campaign one of the most unusual and unpredictable of recent times.

Iran World Cup 2026 team guide

19 views Iranwire.com - ANTALYA, The Iranian national football team will depart Turkey for Mexico on June 6. IRNA, citing the media department of the Iranian national football team, reported that "with the issuance of visas for the remaining two members of the national team," the delegation's visas for the trip to Mexico are now complete.

Team Melli to leave Turkey for Mexico on June 6

102 views Tehran Times - ANTALYA, Iran football team defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly match behind closed doors Thursday night. Saeid Ezatolahi was on target in the 12th minute and Ramin Rezaeian doubled the advantage in the 55th minute. Amir Ghalenoei's squad previously defeated Gambia 3-1 in their first friendly match of the camp.

Friendly: Iran defeats Mali behind closed doors

One Week Until World Cup ⏰

It's so close you can taste it 🎥

Ronaldo. LeBron. Celeb cameos. Six-minute trailer has it all 🎥

STACKED Nike World Cup Ad 🔥

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

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All eyes will be on Team Melli amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, making their campaign one of the most unusual and unpredictable of recent times

Iran World Cup 2026 team guide

Click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown champion

Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory

Who is winning the battle to be top scorer at the World Cup? Live and updated throughout the tournament

Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers

Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information

World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players

Every team's kit choices for the group stage 📲

World Cup Uniform Combos 👕

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World Cup Golden Boot Favorites 🤩

Who is in the running for this tournament's big individual prize?

Messi? R9? Zidane? B/R readers name their GOATs from men's game 📲

Fans' Top 15 Players Ever 🐐

36 views Tehran Times - ANTALYA, The Iran U23 national football team have officially departed Tehran for Antalya, Turkey, embarking on a pivotal 12-day training camp. This trip marks a fresh chapter for the squad as they begin their preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Iran U23 holds training camp in Antalya

56 views Wanaen.com - TEHRAN, The technical staff of the Iranian National Football Team has officially announced the final 26-man roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Iran 2026 World Cup squad announced

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World Cup contenders vs. pretenders as stars decide who belongs at the table 🎥

19 views Msn - ANTALYA, The Iran national team came from behind to beat Gambia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match in the Turkish city of Antalya. Gambia led through Omar Colley before halftime, but Iran equalised through Aria Yousefi after the break before Ramin Rezaeian and Mehdi Taremi completed the comeback.

Friendly: Iran defeats Gambia [VIDEO]

Who Was Spain's MVP? 👑

Fans make their picks for most important player 🎥

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Who Was Spain's MVP? 👑

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World Cup Stocks Up/Down 🤔

Men's Ballon d'Or Rankings 🏆

Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

Gavi: Don't Punish Argentina 🤔

World Cup Final Sets TV Record 🤯

World Cup Winners and Losers 🎭