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Iran gear up for World Cup with friendly against North Macedonia
TEHRAN – As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, the Iranian national team are sharpening their tools for the global stage. Amirmehdi Alavi, the official spokesman for the Football Federation of Iran, confirmed on Saturday that Team Melli will face a formidable test in Turkey, squaring off against the resilient North Macedonia in a high-profile friendly.
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2026-04-18 11:32
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran’s PGPL faces a risky plan to resume after 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN - Uncertainty around the future of the Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) has turned into a serious challenge for Iranian football. With the season left unfinished due to exceptional conditions of the country and the 2026 World Cup approaching, the idea of resuming the league after the tournament raises more questions than answers.
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2026-03-23 15:53
Saeid Ezatolahi misses Iran's friendlies
TEHRAN - Saeid Ezatolahi will be absent in two friendly matches against Nigeria and Costa Rica.
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2026-03-18 16:51
Mexico ready to host Iran’s matches in 2026 FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN – Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum has said they are ready to host Iran’s matches in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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2026-03-17 13:57
Iran decide to participate at 2026 FIFA World Cup: official
TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj, head of Iran football federation, says that Iran will participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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2025-12-13 11:57
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran handed a favorable Group at 2026 World Cup, expert says
TEHRAN - Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable.
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2025-12-09 12:41
Iran line up Portugal for 2026 World Cup prep
TEHRAN - The president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), Mehdi Taj, has announced that Iran national football team — “Team Melli” — are close to finalizing a high-profile warm-up friendly against Portugal national football team on May 27.
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2025-12-07 11:37
Iran to play 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on U.S. soil
TEHRAN – Iran national football team will play their group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles and Seattle.