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2025-12-09 21:53
By Soheila Zarfam
Politics on the Pitch
Is the U.S. weaponizing 2026 World Cup against Iran?
TEHRAN — The contradiction between sport’s stated mission to unite people and the reality of restricted access was laid bare last week when several members of Iran’s World Cup delegation were refused U.S. visas and could not attend the FIFA 2026 draw in Washington on December 5, 2026.
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2024-12-11 20:00
Saudi Arabia named 2034 FIFA World Cup host
TEHRAN - The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2034.
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2024-09-24 16:57
Iran sees tourism surge amid 26% growth in Western Asia’s intl. arrivals
TEHRAN - Western Asian countries including Iran have experienced a remarkable 26% increase in international tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2019.
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2024-05-18 12:57
Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots
TEHRAN – Ashkan Dejagah announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.
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2023/06/27
By Masoud Hossein
What hits Iran football is from within
TEHRAN – Iran national football team have not won a title in the AFC Asian Cup about half a century and is not good news for one of the continent’s heavyweights.
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2022-10-25 18:53
Qatar World Cup to host exhibit of Iranian handicrafts
TEHRAN—An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts is planned to be held on the sidelines of the Qatar World Cup, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2022-10-07 18:29
Bushehr tourist experts confer about World Cup prospects
TEHRAN—Tourism authorities of the southwestern Bushehr province discussed ways to make the most of the Qatar World Cup opportunities during a meeting on Wednesday.