Reporting by Masoud Hossein

Year in review: Iran sports

TEHRAN – The Iranian sports teams and sportspersons experienced some bright moments and some dark in the Iranian year.

Iran football federation cancels contract with Marc Wilmots: report

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has reportedly canceled its contract with Team Melli coach Marc Wilmots.

Iraq proposes Jordan as neutral venue for Iran match

TEHRAN - Iraq has proposed Jordan to host its 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asia Cup qualifiers , after FIFA requested an alternative venue because of ongoing protests, officials said Wednesday.

WCQ: Iran squad named for Hong Kong match

TEHRAN - Iran coach Marc Wilmots has named a 23-man squad for the match against Hong Kong at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Iran’s road to 2022 World Cup starts on Sept. 1

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will start their journey to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Sept. 1.

Iran aim to be group winners at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Marc Wilmots

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Marc Wilmots says that they want to progress as Group C winners at the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran fixtures released for Qatar 2022 & China 2023 race

TEHRAN - Iran will raise the curtain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 with a match against Hong Kong on September 10.

Iran learn fate at Qatar 2022 & China 2023 race

TEHRAN - The draw for Round Two of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 concluded in the Malaysian capital on Wednesday.

Marc Wilmots looks for new challenge with Iran

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Marc Wilmots is looking for a new challenge with Iran national football team.

Iran senior football team to play U23 in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will play Iran U23 team in a friendly match in late July.

Iran among top 20 in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team climbed one spot to make a rare appearance for an Asian team in the top 20 in the latest edition of the FIFA World Ranking.

Marc Wilmots’s Iran to face acid test against S. Korea

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will face a major test of their credentials with the visit of South Korea in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Everyone has a chance to play in Team Melli: Marc Wilmots

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed coach Marc Wilmots says everyone has a chance of playing in Iran national football team.

Qatar surges ahead

TEHRAN - Following an extensive redevelopment, Khalifa International Stadium was the first stadium amongst the eight venues that was inaugurated on 19th May 2017.

Marc Wilmots officially named Iran coach

TEHRAN - Former Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has been officially named as new head coach of Iran national football team.

Iran, Marc Wilmots still to reach agreement

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has not reached an agreement with Belgian coach Marc Wilmots.

Marc Wilmots named Iran football coach

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Marc Wilmots has been named as new head coach of Iran national football team, Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), said.

Next Iran coach to be introduced soon, Taj says

TEHRAN – The new head coach of Iran national football team will be introduced by the end of the week, Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) president Mehdi Taj says.

Iran faces coaching dilemma

TEHRAN – With less than five months until the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, the Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) faces a real dilemma over selecting the next Team Melli coach.

Iran move up one place in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved up one place to 21st in the latest FIFA rankings.

FIFA to decide whether Qatar’s neighbors could host some of 2022's games

TEHRAN - Gianni Infantino reiterated that FIFA will decide in March whether neighboring countries could be allowed to host some of Qatar 2022's games.

Iran could host 2022 World Cup teams, but no decision taken yet

TEHRAN - Qatar is considering offers from other countries to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet, the head of the organizing committee told AFP on Monday.

Iran, Qatar football Presidents meet in Moscow

TEHRAN – President of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj and Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani met in Moscow on the sidelines of the 2018 World Cup final on Sunday.

Iran could be co-host in 2022?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says that it was premature to talk of a 48-team tournament in Qatar, which he stressed would have to be consulted first, and said he had no idea whether Iran could be a co-host.

Sardar Azmoun: 2022 FIFA World Cup will feel like a home tournament

Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun says that 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar would feel like a home World Cup for them.