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Ghalenoei rues Iran's troubled preparation for 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accepted full responsibility for Team Melli's disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign while insisting the squad overcame extraordinary challenges before and during the tournament.
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Iran at 2026 World Cup: more questions than answers
TEHRAN - The 2026 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be Iran's opportunity to rewrite history. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams, Team Melli entered the competition believing they had their best chance yet to reach the knockout stage. Instead, they return home with disappointment, unanswered questions and renewed debate over the future of the national team.
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Tabatabaei elected president of Iran Blind Sports Federation
TEHRAN – Hassan Tabatabaei has been elected as the new president of the Iran Blind and Visually Impaired Sports Federation, securing a four-year mandate after a two-round voting process at the federation's electoral assembly on Monday.
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Ghalenoei rues Iran's troubled preparation for 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accepted full responsibility for Team Melli's disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign while insisting the squad overcame extraordinary challenges before and during the tournament.
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Iran edged by Japan at 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran were edged by Japan 28-27 at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship on Monday.
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Tabatabaei elected president of Iran Blind Sports Federation
TEHRAN – Hassan Tabatabaei has been elected as the new president of the Iran Blind and Visually Impaired Sports Federation, securing a four-year mandate after a two-round voting process at the federation's electoral assembly on Monday.
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Iran water polo down Singapore at 2026 Asian Age Group Championships
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Singapore 29-4 at the 12th Asian Age Group Championships on Monday.
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Iran at 2026 World Cup: more questions than answers
TEHRAN - The 2026 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be Iran's opportunity to rewrite history. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams, Team Melli entered the competition believing they had their best chance yet to reach the knockout stage. Instead, they return home with disappointment, unanswered questions and renewed debate over the future of the national team.
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Persepolis defender Milad Mohammadi joins Maxline Vitebsk
TEHRAN – Iran international Milad Mohammadi has completed a surprise move to Belarusian side Maxline Vitebsk.
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Iran end 2026 VNL on a disappointing note
TEHRAN – Iran wrapped up their 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Turkey on Sunday, ending the tournament on a disappointing note.
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Former Barcelona talent Halilović near Persepolis switch
TEHRAN - Persepolis are closing in on the signing of former Barcelona midfielder Alen Halilović, with negotiations progressing positively between both parties.
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Iranian trio into AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship 2026 Dream Team
TEHRAN - Iran emerged as the new champions of the AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship 2026 after defeating Japan 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-22) in the gold medal match in Haikou, China, capping an outstanding campaign with the continental title.
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Iran edge past Qatar at 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran earned a narrow 26-25 win over Qatar at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship on Sunday.
