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.

Esteghlal Khuzestan edge Fajr Sepasi: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal Khuzestan secured a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over Fajr Sepasi on Friday in Matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Fajr Sepasi defeat Tractor: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Fajr Sepasi secured a 2–1 victory over Tractor in Matchweek 20 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.

Iran into 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup final

TEHRAN - Iran will defend their title after they twice came from behind to defeat Iraq 4-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 semi-final on Thursday.

Persepolis beat Sepahan to move top of 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Sepahan 2-1 in matchweek 17 of Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday.

Sepahan held by Malavan: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan and Malavan football teams shared the spoils in a goalless draw in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.

Esteghlal earn late win over Sepahan: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN - Esteghlal football team defeated Sepahan 2-1 in Matchweek 15 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.

Sepahan’s late win over Chadormalou sends them top of PGPL

TEHRAN – Enzo Crivelli’s dramatic 95th-minute goal lifted Sepahan to the top of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) table on Saturday.

Persepolis edge Mes in 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past relegation-threatened Mes 1-0 on Friday at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Sepahan beat Foolad: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team edged past Foolad 1-0 in the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.

Persepolis edge Paykan: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Paykan 1-0 thanks to a goal from Oston Urunov here on Tuesday.

Kheybar defeat Tractor at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Kheybar football team defeated Tractor 2-1 in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.

Tractor, Persepolis share the spoils in late draw: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Tractor and Persepolis football teams shared the spoils in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.

Persepolis beat Zob Ahan in 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club registered their second win of eight matches in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday.

Persepolis suffer late loss against Kheybar: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team suffered a late 2-1 loss against Kheybar in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) Saturday night.

By Farrokh Hesabi

PGPL suffers from low quality and draw overload

TEHRAN - The 2025 season of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has exposed serious concerns about the quality and competitiveness of top-flight football in the country.

Esteghlal held by Chadormalou at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team and Chadormalou shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Matchday 6 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.

Foolad, Tractor share the spoils: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Foolad and Tractor football teams shared the spoil in Matchday 6 of 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.

Esteghlal, Shams Azar settle for a draw

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team drew 1-1 with Shams Azar in Matchweek 5 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.

Esteghlal held by 10-man Paykan, Tractor beat Sepahan: PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Paykan on Matchweek 4 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.

Persepolis, Chadormalou share spoils at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis were held to a goalless draw by Chadormalou at the Takhti Stadium on Matchweek 4 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday.

Persepolis escape loss in 2025/26 PGPL opener

TEHRAN – Ali Alipour scored an equalizer deep into the added time to help Persepolis escape loss in their opening match in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) here against newly-promoted Fajr Sepasi.