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Iran likely to withdraw from 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN – FIFA will "monitor developments" in Iran following the outbreak of military action by the United States -- the co-hosts of this summer's men's World Cup -- against Iran, who have qualified for the tournament and is due to play their group games in the U.S.
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Iran, South Korea to lock horns at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
TEHRAN - The respective head coaches of Korea Republic and Iran expressed confidence in their tournament preparations ahead of their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 clash at the Gold Coast Stadium on Monday, which will represent the first-ever meeting between the pair.
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Iranian women carry the hopes of a generation
TEHRAN - As the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup unfolds in Australia from March 1–21, few stories are as inspiring and hard-earned as that of Iran’s women’s national football team. For only the second time in its history, Iran have qualified for this premier continental tournament, a milestone that reflects both sporting progress and social resilience.
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Iran likely to withdraw from 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN – FIFA will "monitor developments" in Iran following the outbreak of military action by the United States -- the co-hosts of this summer's men's World Cup -- against Iran, who have qualified for the tournament and is due to play their group games in the U.S.
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Iran, South Korea to lock horns at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
TEHRAN - The respective head coaches of Korea Republic and Iran expressed confidence in their tournament preparations ahead of their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 clash at the Gold Coast Stadium on Monday, which will represent the first-ever meeting between the pair.
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Iranian women carry the hopes of a generation
TEHRAN - As the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup unfolds in Australia from March 1–21, few stories are as inspiring and hard-earned as that of Iran’s women’s national football team. For only the second time in its history, Iran have qualified for this premier continental tournament, a milestone that reflects both sporting progress and social resilience.
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Iran lose to Jordan at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers 2026
TEHRAN - After threatening to break the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers all-time scoring record in Window 1 with a 42-point masterpiece, Harris was back at it again.
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Iran to play friendly matches to prepare for 2026 Asian Beach Games
TEHRAN – Iran beach soccer coach Ali Naderi said on Friday Team Melli are going to play several friendly matches as part of preparation for the 2026 Asian Beach Games.
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Özcan Bizati named Esteghlal coach
TEHRAN - Özcan Bizati arrived in Tehran Wednesday night and officially signed his contract to work as assistant coach of the Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh at Esteghlal.
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Iran’s fixtures at 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers announced
TEHRAN - The Iran men's national basketball team will begin their campaign in the second window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Friday, facing Jordan men's national basketball team.
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Tractor beat Gol Gohar in 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN - Tractor football team defeated Gol Gohar Sirjan 1-0 in Matchweek 22 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Thursday night.
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Khatibi to represent Iran at 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
TEHRAN - Abolfazl Khatibi will participate as the sole Iranian representative at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Antonio Manicone parts ways with Iran football team
TEHRAN - Italian coach Antonio Manicone has ended his cooperation with the Iran national football team.
