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Explainer: Team Melli's scenarios to reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage–and make history
Despite travel restrictions and logistical issues, Iran remains on the verge of historic World Cup knockout qualification, with victory over Egypt guaranteeing advancement and even a draw or defeat keeping mathematical hopes alive.
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Mourinho hails Beiranvand after goalkeeping masterclass against Belgium
 Belgium's Maxim De Cuyper and Leandro Trossard and Iran's Alireza Beiranvand watch a shot from Belgi
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Iran hold Belgium to goalless draw as World Cup campaign gains momentum
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Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over repeated US-imposed restrictions ahead of Belgium clash
Iran's Football Federation says it will file an official complaint with FIFA after a second consecutive refusal by tournament organizers to accommodate Team Melli's preparation.
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Iran ‘most oppressed team’ in FIFA World Cup history, says head coach
Iran’s Team Melli is the “most oppressed team in FIFA World Cup history,” says head coach Amir Ghalenoei.
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Iran players stopped at Los Angeles airport while Torabi faces visa issue after World Cup opener
Iran’s football team members were stopped at the Los Angeles airport after their 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand on Tuesday.
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Iran held to draw by New Zealand in World Cup opener
Iran's national football team begins their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their Group G opener on Tuesday.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 in US facing boycott over wars abroad, rights violations at home
The FIFA World Cup in North America is facing a boycott due to the US's human rights violations and wars abroad, and is facing criticism for its aggression against Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela
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Host obliged to follow FIFA guidelines, says Team Melli manager amid US visa denials
The United States is obligated to adhere to FIFA regulations regarding the issuance of visas, Iranian national team manager Mehdi Mohammadnabi said, as ongoing visa denials disrupt Team Melli's preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
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'Which peace have you chosen': Mother of 7-year-old Makan Nasiri writes letter to FIFA president
The mother of seven-year-old son Makan Nasiri, killed in a US-Israeli bombing of a school in Minab, has written a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the 2026 World Cup begins.
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