Carlos Queiroz names Iran squad for World Cup campaign

Carlos Queiroz has announced Iran's 23-man World Cup squad as he looks to steer the Asian nation to the knockout stages for the first time in their history.

Carlos Queiroz laments ‘cruel sanctions’ against Iran

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says the cruel sanctions against Iran have disrupted Team Melli’s preparation for the 2018 World Cup.

Ali Daei a possible replacement for Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran Football Federation has yet to confirm that Ali Daei is a possible replacement for Carlos Queiroz at Team Melli but it’s no surprise that the current Saipa coach to be named as next coach.

Queiroz to quit as Iran coach after World Cup

Carlos Queiroz will not remain at the helm of the Iran national team after the conclusion of the country’s involvement in the World Cup finals in Russia, the former Real Madrid coach told Reuters on Thursday.

Queiroz defends his decisions about Team Melli’s squad

Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his 24-man squad selection for the 2018 World Cup.

Iran primed for attempt to break group stage hoodoo

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz’s seven-year reign has firmly established Iran’s as Asia’s number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first time to the knockout phase.

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Carlos Queiroz’s Iran future unclear

TEHRAN – Team Melli are preparing to make history in the 2018 World Cup under guidance of Carlos Queiroz but there are rumors over the Portuguese’s future.

Carlos Queiroz names provisional Iran squad

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz has named a 35-man provisional Iran squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

FIFA must be changed to United Nations of Football: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Head coach of Iran national football team Carlos Queiroz says the name of FIFA must be changed to the United Nations of Football since the sport brings the whole world together.

Carlos Queiroz praying for Ferguson recovery

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says Alex Ferguson is in his prayers after the Manchester United legend underwent emergency surgery following a brain haemorrhage.

Iran to reveal kit for 2018 World Cup in Uzbekistan friendly

TEHRAN - Head of Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj said Team Melli’s kit for the 2018 FIFA World Cup will be unveiled in the friendly match against Uzbekistan.

Queiroz, Domenech, Matthaeus among coaches to apply for Cameroon job

Cameroon have attracted Iran current coach Carlos Queiroz, former France coach Raymond Domenech and German World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus among the more than 70 coaches who have applied to lead the African champions.

Team Melli face the biggest challenge in their history: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz says that Team Melli are facing the biggest challenge in the history, advancing to the 2018 FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

Tunisia edge past Iran in friendly

TEHRAN – Tunisia national football team defeated Iran 1-0 in a friendly match Friday night.

Iran will be physically ready, says Queiroz

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz believes his charges are better equipped to make it past the group stage of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 in June than four years ago in Brazil.

Queiroz offered Iran contract extension, says source

Carlos Queiroz has been offered a contract extension to remain as head coach of Iran beyond the World Cup finals in Russia, a source close to the Portuguese coach has told to Reuters.

Team Melli coaches plant trees

On the occasion of the Week of Natural Resources, March 6-13, the head coaches of Iran national volleyball and football teams expressed their appreciation for nature by planting trees in Tehran.

Queiroz: Our dream is to reach knockout stage

IR Iran are all set to make their second consecutive FIFA World Cup™ appearance in a few months, the first time they will have graced two world finals in a row. And as was the case at Brazil 2014, the Iranians will have Carlos Queiroz at the helm. The experienced Portuguese coach is currently in Sochi attending the Russia 2018 Team Workshop, where preparations for the tournament are being finalized. “It’s essential for us to have detailed information on the technical aspects of the World Cup and how it’s going to unfold,” said Queiroz.

Uzbekistan reach agreement with Carlos Queiroz: Report

TEHRAN – President of Uzbekistan Football Federation (UFF) have reportedly reached an agreement with Iran current coach Carlos Queiroz.

Carlos Queiroz named Asian Coach of the Year

Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz was named as Asian Coach of the Year for 2017.

Socceroos set to hire Carlos Queiroz: Report

Football Federation Australia has reportedly shown interest in hiring Iran national team head coach Carlos Queiroz as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

Iran and Morocco Group B game will be their 'final'

Coaching staff from Morocco and Iran say their opening Group B clash on 15 June will be like a 'World Cup final.'

Sometimes mouse can escape from cat: Carlos Queiroz

Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz says there are times when mouse escapes from cat.

Iran handed tough group in 2018 World Cup

Iran national football team, known as Team Melli, have been drawn in Group B of the 2018 World Cup.