Iran to face Russia in friendly match in Kazan

TEHRAN – The national football teams of Iran and Russia are set to meet in a friendly match on Sept. 29 in Kazan, according to the press service of the Russian Football Union (RFU).

Iran learn fate at 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship

TEHRAN -The redraw for the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship was held again on Thursday, following changes in several teams’ decisions regarding their participation in the 11th edition of the tournament.

Iran volleyball set for four-team tournament in Russia

TEHRAN - Iran’s national volleyball team will take part in a four-team preparatory tournament in Russia as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Volleyball Championship.

By Masoud Hossein

Octavio: I would love to face Iran with Morocco

TEHRAN - The newly appointed head coach of Morocco’s national beach soccer team, Marco Octavio, has expressed his desire to face Iran in a friendly international match, saying such a game would be a valuable experience for his players.

Jahanbakhsh joins Dutch Eredivisie side Excelsior

TEHRAN - Iran national football team winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh has returned to the Netherlands after one season in Belgium, completing a move to Excelsior in the Eredivisie.

Women’s volleyball fixtures for 2026 AVC Continental Championship revealed

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national volleyball team will open their campaign at the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship against Chinese Taipei before facing hosts China and Iraq in the preliminary round.

Iran handball to play Kuwait at 2026 Asian Games opener

TEHRAN - The schedule for Iran’s men’s national handball team at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, has been confirmed.

Iran’s AFC U17 Women Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers fixtures revealed

TEHRAN - Iran’s U17 women’s national football team will begin their campaign in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, with the fixtures for Group C now confirmed.

Iran targets 2026 Asian Para Games success, Koohpayehzadeh says

TEHRAN – Jalil Koohpayehzadeh, head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled, says the 2026 Asian Para Games are a matter of national pride, with Iran determined to defend its runner-up finish from the Hangzhou edition.

Iran basketball team discover fate at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s national basketball team have discovered their opponents in the group stage of the basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Iran’s women’s football team remain in limbo

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national football team are facing an uncertain period ahead of the next FIFA international window, with the future of head coach Marzieh Jafari still unresolved.

Tractor appoint Javad Nekounam as new head coach

TEHRAN - Tractor football club have announced the departure of head coach Mohammad Rabiei and the appointment of Javad Nekounam as his replacement.

Women’s para-taekwondo team prepare for 2026 Asian Para Games

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s para-taekwondo team are stepping up their preparations for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, with officials closely monitoring the national squad’s training camp.

Three friendly matches on agenda for Team Melli

TEHRAN - Iran’s Football Federation is working to arrange three friendly matches for Team Melli during the upcoming FIFA international window as preparations continue for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran volleyball coach Piazza arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN - Italian head coach of the Iran men’s national volleyball team, Roberto Piazza, arrived in Tehran Friday night to oversee preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship.

Iran handball team set for Serbia camp ahead of Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s national handball team will travel to Serbia after completing three preparation camps to play five friendly matches as part of their final technical assessment ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Iran, Azerbaijan agree to expand sports cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of sports and youth affairs following a bilateral meeting between the two countries’ sports officials.

Esteghlal in talks with Spanish goalie Adan over contract extension

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club are reportedly in negotiations to bring back Spanish goalkeeper Antonio Adan, with the former Real Madrid shot-stopper closing in on a return to the Tehran giants.

Sardar Azmoun linked with Esteghlal

TEHRAN - Sardar Azmoun has emerged as the dream attacking target of Esteghlal head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh as the Blues continue their search for a top-class striker ahead of the new season.

Spanish coach Joaquin Gil to join Esteghlal coaching staff

TEHRAN - Spanish coach Joaquin Gil is expected to travel to Iran by Sunday to join Esteghlal’s coaching staff.

Japan’s ambassador pledges full support for Iran’s participation in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Japan has pledged to provide full cooperation and support to ensure Iran’s sports delegation can travel to and participate in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya without complications.

Sports minister Donyamali to visit Azerbaijan for bilateral sports cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, will travel to Azerbaijan on a two-day official visit at the invitation of Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports, with the two sides set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in sport.

Iran’s fixtures at 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers revealed

TEHRAN - FIBA has officially announced the schedule and venues for the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with Iran set to play both of their games in Manila, Philippines.

Iran set to compete at Iraq’s four-nation tournament: report

TEHRAN - Iran will reportedly take part in a four-nation international tournament hosted by Iraq during the November FIFA international window, as the participating teams step up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Hazratpour: Iran will come back stronger after difficult VNL

TEHRAN - Iran men's national volleyball libero Mohammadreza Hazratpour has vowed that the national team will bounce back from a challenging 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League campaign, insisting the setbacks of this season will not be repeated.

Asian Games campaign will be tough: Ghavidel

TEHRAN - Asian Games bronze medalist Peyman Ghavidel believes Iran's canoe sprint team faces a difficult challenge at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, but remains confident that strong preparation can put the team in medal contention.

Manolopoulos returns to Iran as Team Melli resume Preparations

TEHRAN - Greek head coach Sotiris Manolopoulos has returned to Iran to oversee the men's national basketball team's preparations for the upcoming 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers and the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Iran U23 learn 2026 Asian Games group stage schedule

TEHRAN - Iran's U23 national football team have officially learned their schedule for the group stage of the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

Iran to hold camp in Russia ahead of 2026 Asian Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN - Iran's national men's volleyball team will depart for a 10-day training camp in Russia on Aug. 20 as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, which will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, from Sept. 4 to 13.

Wheelchair basketball set for international tournament in Turkey

TEHRAN - Iran's national wheelchair basketball team will compete in an international tournament in Turkey as part of their preparations for the upcoming Wheelchair Basketball World Championship.