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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opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.

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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.

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Haddadifar appointed Iran U20 football team head coach

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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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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]

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NZ and Iran in World Cup limbo with LA story about more than football

Uncertainty has clouded the All Whites and Team Melli's group stage opener to be held in Los Angeles on 15 June

17 views Tehran Times - KUALA LUMPUR, The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. To be staged between Aug. 25 and Sept.

Iran learn fate in AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

25 views Thestatszone.com - ANTALYA, Ahead of their controversial appearance at FIFA World Cup 2026, the Iranians begin their preparation against African outfit Gambia on Friday. Iran have changed their base camp for this summer from Arizona to south of the border and into Tijuana in Mexico amid ongoing hostilities between the Iranians and the United States.

2026 International Friendly: Iran vs Gambia [Preview]

18 views Rotowire.com - ANTALYA, Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together Belgium, a transitioning European powerhouse, Egypt, a North African side with one of the most dangerous attacking partnerships in the tournament, Iran, a disciplined and experienced Asian qualifier making its fourth consecutive appearance and New Zealand, a plucky Oceanian side returning to the biggest stage after 16 years of absence.

2026 FIFA World Cup Group G Preview: Iran

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24 views Tehran Times -TEHRAN, Former Iran national football team midfielder Parviz Ghelichkhani died on Saturday after a long battle with illness. He was 80. Ghelichkhani was regarded as one of the greatest footballers in the history of Iran and Asia.

Former Iran midfielder Parviz Ghelichkhani dies

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Iran say Fifa has approved World Cup base camp switch from US to Mexico

The Iranian federation president said the team will train in Tijuana, Mexico, instead of its original planned base camp of Tuscon, Arizona

19 views Flashscore.com - DUBAI, Dropped Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has posted a heartfelt message on social media proclaiming his love for ⁠his country and wishing the World Cup squad well at the tournament without him. Azmoun, who is his country's second-leading scorer of all time, ‌was left out of coach Amir Ghalenoei's preliminary squad for the tournament on Saturday.

'I am a son of Iran': Azmoun backs his nation at World Cup despite missing out on squad

8 views Afrik-foot.com - TEHRAN, The Mali Eagles will play a friendly in June, facing Iran in Antalya, Turkey. The game will be played on June 4. Team Melli, who has chosen Turkey to prepare for the World Cup finals, where they will face Egypt, Belgium and New Zealand, will also play against The Gambia on May 29.

Iran to face Mali in pre-World Cup friendly

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21 views FIFA - Tehran, Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has selected an initial 30-strong IR Iran squad for the FIFA World Cup, with forward Sardar Azmoun a notable omission. Just over a month out from their FIFA World Cup 2026™ opener with New Zealand, head coach Amir Ghalenoei has named an extended IR Iran squad as the nation prepares to head to a fourth consecutive finals.

Ghalenoei names preliminary Iran squad with several notable exclusions

4 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Iran football team appear to have received one of the most favorable draws for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, raising hopes that Team Melli may finally end their nearly 50-year wait for continental glory.

Team Melli eye long-awaited Asian Cup glory

29 views Reuters - ISTANBUL, FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran's FA (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj on Saturday, he told Reuters, expressing confidence about the country's participation at this year's World Cup.

FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup

37 views Trtworld.com - TEHRAN, The team hope to secure two friendlies and complete visa applications in Türkiye before heading to the United States. Iran's World Cup squad will travel to Türkiye on Monday for a training camp, friendlies, and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said.

Iran confirms squad heading to Türkiye for 2026 World Cup preparations

15 views Wanaen.com - TEHRAN, Andranik Teymourian, assistant coach of Iran's national football team, said Iran has a realistic chance of progressing to the later stages of the FIFA World Cup, while also revealing that several players may miss the team's upcoming training camp in Turkey.

Teymourian: Iran has a chance to advance at the World Cup

13 views seattletimes.com - When Gianni Infantino walked to the podium in Vancouver, B.C., late last month and declared that Iran would participate in the FIFA Men's World Cup, it seemed the uncertainty was over. The president of FIFA said so. The Iranians may not completely agree.

Iran's participation in FIFA Men's World Cup still in question

50 views Footyheadlines.com - TEHRAN, The new Iran home kit for the upcoming 2026 World Cup is here. Produced by domestic sportswear brand Majid, Iran's new 2026 World Cup home kit was recently showcased during a public presentation event. The Majid Iran 2026 World Cup home football shirt is remarkably similar to the 2022 jersey.

Iran 2026 World Cup jersey revealed

8 views France24 - ARIZONA, In Tucson, Arizona, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team. The city, an oasis of civilization in the Arizona desert, is set to be the base camp for "Team Melli" when the world's biggest sporting spectacle opens in the US, Mexico and Canada next month.

Tucson prepares to welcome Team Melli at World Cup base camp

31 views Wanaen.com - TEHRAN, Tehran's Enghelab Square turned into the heart of national unity and football passion on Wednesday night as thousands of supporters gathered to bid farewell to Iran's national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Grand farewell ceremony for Iran's national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup

18 views Yahoo Sports - TEHRAN, All you need to know about Iran's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Iran have qualified for World Cup 2026 in what will be a fourth straight appearance in the tournament.

Iran squad World Cup 2026: Which players will make it to the 2026 World Cup?

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16 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Hossein Abdi has been named head coach of the Iran U23 national team. The Iran U23 football team put on a poor performance in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, and the officials of the Football Federation have ended their cooperation with Omid Ravankhah, shortly after the competition.

Hossein Abdi named as head coach of Iran U23

9 views Tehran Times - RIO DE JENEIRO, Marco Octavio, former Brazilian head coach of Iran's beach soccer team, believes that Team Melli will achieve excellent results at the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Iran's beach soccer team claimed the title of the 6th Asian Beach Games by winning the final decisively.

Iran will shine at the 2027 Beach Soccer World Cup: Marco Octavio

12 views Wanaen.com - RIYADH, The draw ceremony for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup was held on Saturday night in the Al-Turaif district of Diriyah, Riyadh, with Iran placed in Group C alongside China, Kyrgyzstan, and Syria.

Iran handed favourable draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027

11 views The Canberra Times - TEHRAN, Iran's football federation has outlined a series of conditions for the country's participation in the 2026 World Cup, including visa guarantees for all players and staff and assurances of respect for the Islamic Republic and its national symbols.

Iran seeks security, visa pledges for World Cup squad

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Fifa World Cup matches face heightened terror risk in US amid Iran conflict

Experts warn of 'soft target' vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps as federal agencies prepare to secure 78 matches across 11 cities

25 views FIFA - TEHRAN, Team Melli head coach Amir Ghalenoei tells FIFA of his belief that IR Iran can advance to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time this summer. Thrice continental champions and semi-finalists at the previous two editions of the Asian Cup, IR Iran are a long-established juggernaut on their home patch.

Ghalenoei: Iran can do something epic

11 views Foot-Africa.com - BANJUL, The Iranian national team will play a friendly match against Gambia on May 29, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. This encounter will serve as preparation for both teams: the Scorpions gearing up for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, while the Persians are getting ready for the 2026 World Cup.

Iran to face The Gambia in a friendly in Turkey

40 views Al Jazeera - TEHRAN, Iran's preparations for the FIFA World Cup appear to be underway, as social media posts from the team's official Instagram account hint at a possible kit reveal and show the squad training at an undisclosed location.

Team Melli social media account shows World Cup preparations

17 views The Mirror - LONDON, Few teams have been talked about more than Iran ahead of this World Cup. It is less than fifty days until Iran's opening game with New Zealand on June 16 in Los Angeles and yet it still does not feel as if we are anywhere near having clarity.

'A football mad country' - If Iran do play at the World Cup they shouldn't be written off

13 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Iran U23 football team-traditionally known as Team Omid-find themselves in a familiar state of uncertainty just months before the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite official assurances that the team will represent the country, a lack of clarity over their technical staff, squad composition, and preparation plans has once again raised serious concerns about the federation's long-term planning.

Iran's U23 team in limbo as Asian Games approach

18 views Varzesh3.com - TEHRAN, The intra-group friendly game of the national team was a chance for the head coach and technical staff of Iran to observe the players from the domestic league. According to "Varzesh Seh", the friendly match between the two teams consisting of the players invited to the national team's camp, had a presence of nearly 100 spectators at the Dastgerdi Stadium.

Kanaani scores winner in Team Melli camp friendly [VIDEO]

22 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, The football federations of North Macedonia have officially cancelled their friendly matches against Iran. Cup 2026 preparation camp, where they planned to play friendly matches against domestic clubs as well as national teams. One of these matches was against North Macedonia.

North Macedonia and Iran friendly cancelled

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23 views Tehran Times - SANYA, The Iranian national beach soccer team delivered a masterclass performance on Monday, dismantling Palestine 9-1 in the semifinals to punch their ticket to the championship match at the 2026 Asian Beach Games. It was a comprehensive team effort for the side managed by Ali Naderi.

2026 Asian Beach Games: Iran storm into beach soccer final

18 views Snn.ir - TEHRAN, According to FFIRI spokesman Amir Mahdi Alavi, the Iranian national football team will face the Macedonian national team in a friendly match in order to prepare for the World Cup. The time and place of the match will be announced by the Football Federation.

Iran to face North Macedonia in friendly [Report]

48 views Walfoot.be - TEHRAN, The Iranian national team is determined to participate in the 2026 World Cup and is already preparing. Iranian officials have stated that they will play four friendly matches in Turkey, including one possibly against Spain. Will the Iranian national team, drawn in the same group as Belgium, play in the 2026 World Cup?

Team Melli to hold training camp in Turkey [Report]

32 views Aljazeera.com - TEHRAN, Iran says that the country's institutions are fully prepared for its national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In a statement made to state broadcaster IRIB, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Wednesday that the Ministry of Youth and Sports ensured all necessary arrangements for the team's effective participation in the tournament.

Iran says 'fully prepared' for football team's World Cup participation

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47 views BBC - ANTALYA, Iran will take part in the World Cup and their games will be played in the United States as scheduled, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. There has been ungoing uncertainty over their participation in the tournament because of the US-Israel war with Iran.

Iran will play World Cup games in US: FIFA President Infantino

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107 views Jamaran.news - ANTALYA, With the continuation of the four-nation friendly competition during the FIFA March window, the Iranian national football team defeated Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey. The goals were scored by Ali Gholizadeh (11), Mehdi Taremi (19 - penalty, 34 - penalty), Mohammad Mohebi (31) and Mehdi Ghayedi (54).

Iran defeats Costa Rica in friendly [VIDEO]

59 views blueprint.ng - ANTALYA, Goals by Moses Simon and Jerome Akor Adams saw Nigeria edge Iran 2-1 in an international friendly played in Antalya, Turkey on Friday. The opening goal came as Samuel Chukwueze sent a precise through ball that sent Moses Simon racing clear.

Iran lose to Nigeria's Super Eagles in Antalya friendly [VIDEO]

46 views Ana.ir - TEHRAN, The head coach of the Iranian national football team, Amir Ghalenoi, has invited the following 35 players to the national team preparation camp for two friendly fixtures against Nigeria and Costa Rica.

Iran squad for Nigeria and Costa Rica friendlies announced

39 views Sporza.be - TEHRAN, Standard striker and former German youth international Dennis Eckert Ayensa has been called up for a national team for the first time. Not for Germany, but for Iran. The striker has Iranian roots on the father's side and could debut in the upcoming practice international against Nigeria and Costa Rica.

Dennis Eckert Ayensa receives Team Melli call-up

50 views Voiceofemirates.com - TEHRAN, Mehdi Taj, head of the Iranian Football Federation, confirmed that his country's national team is committed to participating in the 2026 World Cup. He denied any intention of boycotting the tournament and stressed the team's readiness and its current preparation plans.

FFIRI President: Iran has no intention to boycott the 2026 World Cup

46 views oneFootball - MEXICO CITY, FIFA will not agree to move Iran's World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, according to The Times. However, Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum says her country would be open to hosting Iran's games, per Reuters.

Mexico open to hosting Iran's 2026 World Cup games [Report]

55 views The Albertan - KUALA LUMPUR, A leading soccer official in Asia says Iran is still set to play at the World Cup which kicks off in June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Also on Monday in Tehran, a government spokesman again stressed it was for FIFA to explain why U.S.

AFC: Iran still set to play at World Cup

27 views AFC - GOLD COAST, Australia booked their quarter-final place at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 in emphatic fashion by defeating Iran 4-0 on Thursday evening. Joe Montemurro's side scored thrice in the first half in an accomplished performance to record a second win on the trot in Group A, which also confirmed Korea Republic's passage into the knockouts.

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: Iran lose to Australia [VIDEO]

21 views AFC - GOLD COAST, The Philippines kept alive their hopes of making the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ knockout stage on Sunday by defeating Iran 2-0.

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: Iran's campaign ends after loss to Philippines [VIDEO]

44 views Outlook - GOLD COAST, South Korea opened their Group A campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Iran at the Gold Coast Stadium. After a patient start against Iran's deep-lying five-woman defense, Choe Yu-ri broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, slamming home a rebound.

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: South Korea defeats Iran in group opener [VIDEO]

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70 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Italian coach Antonio Manicone has ended his cooperation with the Iran national football team. Manicone, who served as an assistant to head coach Amir Ghalenoei, decided to part ways with the national team. The Italian coach joined Pisa SC earlier this month and is now working there as an assistant coach.

Antonio Manicone leaves Team Melli coaching staff

58 views Tehran Times - TEHARN, The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has confirmed the four participating teams for the CFA Team China International U23 Tournament 2026, scheduled to take place from March 25 to 31 in Xi'an, China. The tournament will feature host nation China alongside Iran, DPR Korea and Thailand, forming a competitive four-team lineup.

Iran U23 to compete at 2026 CFA Team China international tournament

47 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Iran's national team will play a friendly match in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Mahdi Mohammadnabi, the national team manager, Iran's team will face Puerto Rico behind closed doors at their training camp in the United States, before their first match of the tournament on June 15 against New Zealand.

Iran to play Puerto Rico in friendly [Report]

44 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Hossein Abdi has stepped down as head coach of Iran's U17 national football team for undisclosed reasons. In recent years, Abdi had been consistently active in Iran's age-group national teams, taking charge of various youth sides at different stages and working to strengthen the development pipeline for the country's senior national program.

Hossein Abdi steps down as Iran's U17 head coach

24 views Petra.gov.jo - AMMAN, The Jordanian Football Association announced it will host a four-team international friendly tournament in Amman in March, including Jordan, Iran, Nigeria, and Costa Rica, as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Iran to participate in Amman Invitational friendly tournament

40 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Iran women's national football team head coach Marzieh Jafari has called up 25 players for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. The competition will begin on March 1 and will run until March 21 in Australia. Team Melli are drawn in Group A along with Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines.

2026 AFC Women's Asia Cup: Iran squad list announced

62 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, The Iran Football Federation has parted ways with head coach Omid Ravankhah following the national U23 team's disappointing campaign at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup. Ravankhah, who took charge of the U23 side with high expectations, was unable to guide Iran into the knockout stage of the continental competition.

Omid Ravankhah no longer Iran U23 head coach

17 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, The Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) is expected to officially announce Team Melli's friendly match schedule as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to speculation, the federation has been in negotiations with the football federations of Costa Rica and Nigeria to arrange two warm-up matches in March.

Iran may face Nigeria and Costa Rica in March friendlies [Report]

41 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, As Iran national football team gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the road to preparation has become unexpectedly challenging. After qualifying for the tournament - securing their place with a key result in the Asian qualifiers - expectations were high for a robust series of friendly matches ahead of the summer finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Team Melli's preparation hurdles ahead of 2026 World Cup

56 views Mehr News - TEHRAN, Iran's men's futsal team is in fourth place in the latest FIFA Futsal World Rankings released on Thursday. The national Iranian team which became top Asian team again a few days ago, left behind the team of Argentina.

Iran climbs to fourth place in latest FIFA Futsal Ranking

52 views Iranintl.com - MADRID, Spain's football federation has reportedly withdrawn from a planned friendly with Iran's national team. Tehran-based football outlet, Football 360 reported, one month after protests in Iran, an initial agreement held by both football federations to hold a pre-World Cup friendly appears to be cancelled.

Spain-Iran pre-World Cup friendly cancelled [Report]

28 views AFC - DOHA, A late Erik Exposito goal saw Al Ahli SC holding Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC to a 2-2 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 first leg tie at Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.

AFC Champions League Two: Al Ahli hold Iran's Sepahan [VIDEO]

48 views Tehran Times - JAKARTA, Iran emerged champions of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 with a 5-4 penalty shootout win after the thrilling final ended 5-5 after extra-time on Saturday. In a hugely entertaining decider that had the fans at the Indonesia Arena on their feet throughout, Iran came from behind three times to lift the trophy for an amazing 14th time.

Iran crowned champions of AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 [VIDEO]

86 views Tehran Times - JAKARTA, Iran will defend their title after they twice came from behind to defeat Iraq 4-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 semi-final on Thursday. The Central Asian side - who will be playing in the final for the 16th time - will meet either Japan or Indonesia on Saturday in their bid for a 14th title.

Iran into 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup final [VIDEO]

66 views Tehran Times - JAKARTA, Iran came from two goals down to defeat Uzbekistan 7-4 in a thrilling AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 quarter-final on Tuesday. The win for the 13-time champions sets up a semi-final clash with either Thailand or Iraq on Thursday.

Iran see off Uzbekistan in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 QFs [VIDEO]

60 views AFC - JAKARTA, Iran survived a fightback from Afghanistan to top Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ with a 5-2 win on Sunday. The defending champions - who finished with nine points - will face Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals while Afghanistan will play Japan.

AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026: Iran see off spirited Afghanistan to finish top of Group D [VIDEO]

62 views AFC - JAKARTA, It will be a battle for the purists when Afghanistan take on Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Group D decider on Sunday. Both have been flawless thus far, qualifying for the quarter-finals with a match to spare but something will have to give in Sunday's highly-anticipated encounter.

AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026: Group D top spot matters for Afghanistan, IR Iran

52 views Tehrn Times - JAKARTA, Iran survived a stern test to defeat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Group D tie on Friday. The defending champions had to withstand heavy pressure from Saudi Arabia throughout the match before two second half goals put them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stage.

Iran defeat Saudi Arabia in 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup [VIDEO]

59 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, The football federation of Iran has received an invitation from its Chinese counterpart to play a friendly match with Iran's U23 team. The Chinese Football Association invited Iran's U23 team to travel to China for a friendly during the March FIFA window.

Iran U23 football team invited to China for friendly

34 views Tehran Times - JAKARTA, Iran's title defense started with a 4-1 win against Malaysia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Group D tie on Wednesday. With the win, Iran joined Afghanistan - who beat Saudi Arabia 3-0 earlier in the day - on maximum points.

AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026: Iran starts campaign with win over Malaysia [VIDEO]

40 views AFC - RIYADH, Leonardo Shahin scored from the spot to give Lebanon a 1-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran in their concluding AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C match on Tuesday.

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026: Iran goes down to Lebanon [VIDEO]

47 views AFC - RIYADH, Iran and Uzbekistan could not be separated as they played out a goalless draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C tie on Saturday. The stalemate took Uzbekistan up to four points, the same as Korea Republic who defeated Lebanon 4-2 earlier in the day, while Iran are two points adrift.

AFC U23 Asian Cup Group C: Iran and Uzbekistan play out goalless draw [VIDEO]

55 views Tehran Times - RIYADH, Korea Republic and Iran settled for a goalless draw in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 opening Group C match on Wednesday. The 2020 champions Korea Republic will face debutants Lebanon on Saturday while Iran will have their hands full against 2018 winners Uzbekistan.

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026: Korea Republic and Iran settle for draw [VIDEO]

26 views Tasnim - DUBAI, Iran's U-23 football team defeated China 1-0 in a friendly match on Thursday. In the match held at the Iranian Club in Dubai, the Chinese defender scored an own goal. The match was held as part of preparation for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

U23 Friendly: Iran defeats China

34 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, The Head of Iran's Futsal League Organization announced that the national futsal team will play two friendly matches against Iraq as part of their preparations for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

Iran futsal team to play two friendlies with Iraq

53 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, The Iran Football Federation's spokesman, Amirmehdi Alavi, recently confirmed a friendly match between Iran and Spain on June 2 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. This match is an important part of Team Melli's preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they've been placed in a challenging Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.

FFIRI: Iran to face Spain in pre-WC friendly [Report]

44 views Tasnim - KUALA LUMPUR, Iran's perfect showing in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers will give the team confidence of making an impact in the Finals, with the Central Asian nation aiming to lift the trophy for the first time.

AFC: Iran aims to make impact at 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup

74 views Tasnim - TEHRAN, The Iranian national football team is reportedly set to face Portugal in Lisbon in late May, as part of its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is expected to be held at Estádio da Luz, the home stadium of Benfica, marking a high-profile friendly against one of Europe's football powerhouses.

Iran to face Portugal at Estádio da Luz in pre-WC friendly [Report]

63 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Iran national football team ended 2025 year unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Monday. Team Melli are 20th in the ranking, while Japan remained as Asia's top side in 18th. Asian sides who moved upwards were Jordan, Vietnam and Singapore while Qatar and Malaysia dropped four and five spots respectively.

Iran ends 2025 unchanged in FIFA rankings

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60 views TT - TEHRAN, Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable. Speaking to Tehran Times, he stated, "It couldn't have been better.

Iran handed a favorable Group at 2026 World Cup, expert says

88 views Varzesh3.com - TEHRAN, Iran national team head coach Amir Ghalenoi recently commented on the latest situation of Dennis Eckert, and announced that there is a possibility he will be invited to the Team Melli camp next FIFA window.

Dennis Eckert close to possible Team Melli call-up [Report]

19 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable. Speaking to Tehran Times, he stated, "It couldn't have been better.

Iran handed favorable Group at 2026 WC: Homayoun Shahrokhi

77 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, The president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), Mehdi Taj, has announced that Iran national football team - "Team Melli" - are close to finalizing a high-profile warm-up friendly against Portugal national football team on May 27.

Iran to face Portugal in pre-World Cup friendly [Report]

47 views Tasnim - WASHINGTON D.C., Iran's national football team will play its group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles and Seattle. Team Melli will face Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand in Group G. Iran's first match is against New Zealand on June 15 at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

2026 FIFA WC: Iran to play group stage matches in L.A. and Seattle

48 views Thepeachreview.com - WASHINGTON D.C., Iran's national team coach Ardeshir "Amir" Ghalenoei was present for the World Cup Final Draw that took place yesterday, December 5, at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Initially, we were told Iran wouldn't have any representatives available during the mixed zone.

Iran's Amir Ghalenoei has sharp focus on next year

46 views Tasnim - TEHRAN, Hossein Abdi was named as the new head coach of Iran's U-20 football team. Abdi has previously worked as head coach of Iran's U-17 football team from 2019 to 2024. The football federation of Iran is going to introduce a new generation of players for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Hossein Abdi takes charge of Iran U-20's

128 views Tehran Times - WASHINGTON D.C., Iran national football team discovered their opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The draw for the 2026 World Cup took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: Iran to meet Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand

47 views ESPN - TEHRAN, Iran's national team coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., despite an earlier announcement by the country's football federation that it would boycott the event, Iranian media reported Thursday. The Iranian federation said last week that the U.S.

Iran coach to attend FIFA World Cup draw despite boycott [Report]

65 views Tehran Times - TEHRAN, Iran's women's national team fell 1-0 to Uzbekistan in a friendly in Tashkent on Tuesday, with Ilvina Ablyakimova scoring the lone goal in the 71st minute. The two teams had previously met on Saturday, when Uzbekistan won 2-0.

Friendly: Iran women's suffer consecutive defeats to Uzbekistan

72 views Tehran Times - AHMEDABAD, India qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Iran in their final Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday. The hosts finished level on seven points with Iran but advanced on the head-to-head ratio as they booked a fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals.

Iran fails to qualify for 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup [VIDEO]

61 views Tehran Times - PASING CITY, Italy came from behind to beat Iran and secure a FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup quarter-final against Portugal. Goalkeeper Farzaneh Tavasoli fired Iran ahead, promoting Italy to lay siege to their opponents' goal, fifa.com reported.

FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025: Iran fail to reach last eight [VIDEO]

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Iran lose to Brazil at 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup [VIDEO]

33 views Tehran Times - PASIG CITY, Iran lost to powerhouse Brazil 4-1 in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup on Sunday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines.

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TSN: 2026 FIFA World Cup profile - Iran

17 views TSN - TORONTO, Iran have qualified for a seventh World Cup and a fourth in succession, but they will be hoping to make history in the USA - they are yet to progress from the group stage and have won just three times in 18 matches (against Wales in 2022, Morocco in 2018 and famously v USA in 1998).

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Iran climb one spot to 20th in FIFA Ranking

23 views Tehran Times - ZURICH, Iran climbed one spot up to 20th in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Wednesday. Japan maintained their status as Asia's top-ranked with Iran and Korea Republic sit second and third. Japan, who registered two victories in the recent international window, also moved up one spot to 18th.

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