Iran national football team

Iran national football team

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Beyond the results: Iran's resilient 2026 World Cup campaign in the face of adversity

Despite an early exit, an unbeaten run, resilient performances, and a united response to extraordinary logistical challenges and political discrimination, Iran's 2026 World Cup campaign marked both a historic milestone and the coming of age of players.

Iran team thanks Mexico, questions World Cup fairness in farewell message from Tijuana

Iran team thanks Mexico, questions World Cup fairness in farewell message from Tijuana

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2026 World Cup: Iran prepares to depart Mexico after 24-day stay in Tijuana

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Sports5 days ago

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.

Taremi tops aerial duels, Beiranvand among leading goalkeepers after World Cup group stage

Sports6 days ago

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.

Iran's World Cup dream ends after late Austria goal denies historic knockout berth

Sports6 days ago

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.

Taremi blasts FIFA after VAR heartbreak leaves Team Melli's knockout hopes hanging

Sports7 days ago

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.

Explainer: Team Melli's scenarios to reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage–and make history

Sports11 days ago

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.

Mourinho hails Beiranvand after goalkeeping masterclass against Belgium

Sports14 days ago

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.

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over repeated US-imposed restrictions ahead of Belgium clash

Sports17 days ago

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.

Iran players stopped at Los Angeles airport while Torabi faces visa issue after World Cup opener

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Mourinho hails Beiranvand after goalkeeping masterclass against Belgium