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2024-04-04 13:35

Iran still 20th in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s football team remained unchanged in latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

2024-03-31 23:56

Roma not hopeful in Azmoun’s speedy recovery

TEHRAN - Roma attacker Sardar Azmoun will not feature for the Giallorossi for quite an extensive period of time.

2024-03-26 22:32

Iran into 2026 FIFA World Cup third round

TEHRAN - Iran advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked their place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 after defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 on Tuesday.

2024-03-25 23:19

Iran to face Turkmenistan aiming to confirm place in next stage

TEHRAN - Iran will aim to confirm their place in the next stage when they face Turkmenistan in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group E match in Ashgabat on Tuesday.

2024-03-24 23:44

Iran down UAE at 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national team defeated the UAE 16-0 at the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup at the Gorodskoi Katok in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.

2024-03-21 23:24

Iran too strong for Turkmenistan at AFC Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Defender Hossein Kanani scored twice as Iran cruised to a 5-0 win over Turkmenistan in Tehran on Thursday to stay on top of Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

2024-03-18 13:21

Iran name squad to face Turkmenistan in 2026 WCQ

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 29 players for two matches against Turkmenistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

2024/03/10

By Farrokh Hesabi

Beiranvand's performance raises concerns over future

TEHRAN - Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's national team and Persepolis Mo. 1 goalkeeper, has recently shown poor performance and is under pressure at the moment.

2024-03-02 11:28

Kapogianni wants to remain Iran’s women’s basketball coach: official

TEHRAN – Iran basketball federation vice-president Fattaneh Malek says that Greek head coach Eleni Kapogianni has shown interest in cooperation with Iran’s women’s team.

2024/02/26

By Masoud Hossein

Iranians proud of beach soccer team

TEHRAN - As much as people have distanced themselves from Iran national football team, they have come closer to their national beach soccer team and are proud of them.

2024-02-23 19:31

Iran edge Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran got tested right in their very first game but passed as much with flying colors as they overcame Qatar in an overtime thriller, 76-74, to start off their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign, Friday night at a packed Azadi Basketball Hall.

2024-02-15 14:17

Iran move a place in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved one place to 20th in the latest edition of the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, released on Thursday.

2024/02/11

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran football need rejuvenation

TEHRAN - Once again, the Iran national football team failed to seize the opportunity of winning the AFC Asian Cup trophy, extending their pursuit of this coveted prize for over fifty years.

2024-02-10 01:35

Ghalenoei to stay Iran coach until 2026 FIFA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran football federation will extend Amir Ghalenoei’s contract until the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2024-02-10 00:40

Iran beach soccer edge Colombia in friendly match

TEHRAN – Iran beach soccer team defeated Colombia 3-2 in a friendly match on Friday.

2024-02-07 20:58

Iran fall short against Qatar in 2023 AFC Asian Cup semis

TEHRAN – Iran football team failed to reach the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final after suffering a 3-2 loss against Qatar on Wednesday.

2024-02-06 15:28

Iran squad named for 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran head coach Ali Naderi announced his 12-man squad for the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

2024-02-06 13:42

Iran focused on Qatar match: Saeid Ezzatolahi

TEHRAN - Saeid Ezzatolahi believes concentration will be key when Iran face defending champions Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 semi-final at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.

2024-02-06 12:52

Kuwaiti Ahmed Al-Ali to officiate Iran, Qatar match

TEHRAN – Kuwaiti referee Ahmed Al-Ali will officiate the match between Iran and Qatar in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup semifinals, slated for Wednesday in Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium.

2024-02-05 18:56

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran’s condition in Asian Cup is amazing: Roshan

TEHRAN - Hasan Roshan, former Iran national football team player, thinks that the atmosphere within the Iranian national team's camp in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup is amazing.

2024/02/05

By Masoud Hossein

Iran face selection dilemma against Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have what it takes to defeat defending champions Qatar when the sides meet in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup semifinals on Wednesday but the team face selection dilemma ahead of Qatar.

2024-02-04 12:58

Japan victory a turning point for Iranian football, says Ghalenoei

TEHRAN - Head coach Amir Ghalenoei believes that Iran’s 2-1 victory over Japan in the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 can be a turning point for the nation’s football.

2024-02-03 20:06

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran basketball coach Demir faces challenge

TEHRAN - Hakan Demir, head coach of Iran's national basketball team, confronts a new obstacle in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers that could determine his future in Iran.