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Beiranvand nominated for AFC Player of Year after standout World Cup display
Alireza Beiranvand’s World Cup heroics have earned him a second shot at AFC Player of the Year, as four other Iranian nominees vie for continental honors across football and futsal.
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From Strait of Hormuz to World Cup stage, Iranians never back down or relinquish their rights
From the World Cup pitch to the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's unwavering resistance and rules-based approach in the face of US bullying demonstrate that coercion can never compel the nation to yield, retreat, or surrender its sovereign rights.
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Taremi tops aerial duels, Beiranvand among leading goalkeepers after World Cup group stage
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emerged among the standout individual performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage despite Team Melli's early exit from the tournament.
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Iran's World Cup dream ends after late Austria goal denies historic knockout berth
Iran's bid to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time ended in heartbreaking fashion.
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Taremi blasts FIFA after VAR heartbreak leaves Team Melli's knockout hopes hanging
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said FIFA has failed his team after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt left Team Melli relying on results elsewhere to secure a historic place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
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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
The Real Madrid manager suggests the Iranian international deserved a stage bigger than his current club setting.
POLITICS
'This is how we protect our land': Qalibaf hails Iran's performance against Belgium amid US threats
In a post on X, Ghalibaf shared a photo from the match with the caption: "This is how we protect our land."
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