Friendly: Iran to play Qatar on Dec. 31

TEHRAN – Iran national football team are scheduled to meet Qatar in a friendly match in Doha on Dec. 31.

Carlos Queuiroz celebrates surpassing 100 wins in international matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz celebrated his success as a coach who has surpassed a hundred wins in the international matches.

Carlos Queiroz laments Iran’s lack of cutting edge

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz could not hide his displeasure at his side's lack of cutting edge in the match against Venezuela.

Iran, Venezuela share the spoils in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Iran football in chaotic situation

TEHRAN - With less than two months to go before the AFC Asian Cup 2019 starts, Iran football faces so many challenges which can hurt Team Melli’s preparation for the biggest continent’s competition.

Iran edge Trinidad and Tobago in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 in a friendly match here at the Azadi Stadium on Thursday.

Iran’s participation at AFC Asian Cup at risk

TEHRAN - Iran national football team could miss the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in January over a law interfering in the national soccer federation’s independence.

Iran football players deactivate Instagram accounts

TEHRAN – Players and coaching staff of Iran national football team have deactivated their Instagram profiles on Monday.

Carlos Queiroz names 24-man squad for Venezuela friendly

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz has named his 24-man squad for Venezuela friendly match scheduled for Nov. 20 in Doha, Qatar.

Iran to hold training camp in Doha

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will hold a training camp at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar.

Iran, Trinidad and Tobago friendly confirmed

TEHRAN - Iran national football team will play Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly match on Nov. 15.

Iran to play friendly with Qatar: report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will meet Qatar in a friendly match prior to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran edge Bolivia in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team edged past Bolivia 2-1 in a friendly match in front of male and female fans on Tuesday.

Team Melli will be different in AFC Asian Cup: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz said they will be different in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup through different preparation.

Iran striker Azmoun comes out of retirement

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Sardar Azmoun came out of retirement after he participated in Team Melli training camp in Tehran.

Iran to play Trinidad and Tobago in friendly: report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will face Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly match in November, IRNA reported.

Carlos Queiroz invites 28 players for Bolivia friendly

TEHRAN - Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his 28-man list for the friendly match against Bolivia.

Tough task ahead of Iran to win AFC Asian Cup: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says the AFC Asian Cup is completely different with the FIFA World Cup but winning the title will be a tough task for Team Melli.

Iran face high expectations in AFC Asian Cup: Karim Ansarifard

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Karim Ansarifard says they face high expectations in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup since Team Melli have not won the title for 42 years.

Carlos Queiroz to come to Iran on Wednesday

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz will reportedly travel to Tehran on Wednesday to negotiate with Iranian football federation on his contract extension.

Carlos Queiroz a candidate to coach Mexico – report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz has been added to the list of candidates for the vacant Mexico national team job.

Iran will not wear Adidas at AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team players will not wear Adidas after the German sportswear manufacturer has decided to deny Iran with access to its services.

Sports minister calls for Iran football players to be exempted from military service

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar has called for seven national football team players to get an exemption from their military services.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh; Persian Pride

Alireza Jahanbakhsh lives to play football. Born in Qazvin to the manager of a local bicycle factory and a stay-at-home mother, football was a shared love for the Jahanbakhsh family.

We deserve more credit for our performance at World Cup: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says they deserve more credit for exceeding everyone's expectations in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

By Masoud Hossein

Team Melli may need change in strategy

TEHRAN – Iran national football team snatched four points in Group B of the 2018 World Cup. It was outstanding. But Team Melli failed to make history in the World Cup finals, advancing to the next stage for the first time ever.

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.

Iran learn fate at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019

After more than three years of qualifying suspense, Asia’s best 24 teams finally discovered their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group Stage challengers on Friday.