Iran suffer third straight defeat in 2026 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran's winless run at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) continued on Friday as Team Melli fell to Japan.

Szymon Marciniak appointed referee for Iran-Egypt clash

TEHRAN – FIFA has appointed Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G match between Iran and Egypt.

Mexican ambassador in Tehran honored for hosting Iran national football team

TEHRAN - Players from Iranian football clubs Esteghlal, Persepolis, and Zob Ahan expressed their appreciation to Guillermo Alejandro Puente Ordorica, the Ambassador of the United Mexican States to Iran, for Mexico's generous hospitality toward Iran's national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Our main goal is securing a Paralympic berth: Hadi Rezaei

TEHRAN – Hadi Rezaei, technical director of Iran’s national sitting volleyball teams, says the primary objective at the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships in China is to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

Iran thrash Kyrgyzstan at CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026

TEHRAN – Iran cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Thursday in the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026.

Iran, Egypt set for high-stakes in Group G: 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran and Egypt meet in one of the most significant Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both nations still firmly in contention for a place in the Round of 32.

2026 VNL: Iran fall short to U.S.

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a straight-sets defeat against the United States in Week 2 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Thursday, losing 25-23, 25-20, 31-29.

Iran suffer narrow loss against France in 2026 VNL

TEHRAN -Iran lost to France 3-2 (25-21, 23-25, 25-21, 24-26, 17-15) in Week 2 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Wednesday night.

Morteza Nemati delighted to claim first Asian karate gold

TEHRAN – Iranian karateka Morteza Nemati expressed his delight after winning his first senior Asian Championship gold medal at the Asian Karate Championships in Bali, Indonesia.

Iran show resilience against Belgium;

Epic Ali Beiro, stands tall

TEHRAN – Iran produced a disciplined and courageous performance to hold Belgium to a goalless draw in Group G, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emerging as the hero of the night. Yet despite earning a valuable point against one of the tournament favorites, Team Melli may ultimately look back on the result as a missed opportunity.