Iran seeks FIFA guarantees for World Cup participation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran’s football federation chief said Tuesday the national team is preparing to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but its presence depends on receiving firm guarantees from the governing body FIFA.

Iran’s junior weightlifting team depart for Egypt

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran’s junior weightlifting squad departed for Egypt to compete in the 2026 World Junior Weightlifting Championships — marking the second time the team is led by Olympic and World Champion Sohrab Moradi.

Iran Natl. Beach teams visit Imam Reza shrine after Sanya win

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iran national beach sports teams' members visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad after getting success at 2026 Asian Beach Games in China’s Sanya, where the Iranian delegation won nine gold medals and one silver.

Iran football chief refuses Canadian PM call after insulting

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Football Federation Mehdi Taj has rejected a request by Canadian officials to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Iranian delegates were subjected to “insulting” treatment by border officers.

Iran learn fate at 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iran have discovered their opponents at the IHF Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball World Championship on Saturday.

Iranian para powerlifters to compete at Algeria Open

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Babak Mohammadi, head of Iran's Para Powerlifting Association, announces the women's and men's team will compete at the Algeria Open competition for the second step of qualifying for the LA 2028 Paralympics.

Football Federation chief:

Trump in no position to decide Iran’s presence in World Cup

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – An Iranian sports executive says US President Donald Trump is in no position to speak about the presence of Iran's national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026.

2026 Asian Games taps Iranian expert for broadcast role

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iman Farzin, former deputy and CEO of Iranian women's football champions Khatoon Bam FC, has joined the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games organising body in a senior broadcast role.

Iran sweeps beach wrestling golds at Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran's beach wrestling team won all four gold medals on offer at the Asian Beach Games on Wednesday, storming to the team title with a perfect record in Sanya.

Iran beach water polo beats China for Asian Games gold

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran won the beach water polo gold medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya on Wednesday, defeating China in a penalty shootout after the final finished level at two sets apiece.

Iran football delegation named “Minab-168” for World Cup

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian football team, known as Team Melli in Iran, will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup under the banner of Minab-168.

Iran’s Kabaddi wins title of 2026 Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iran men’s kabaddi team defeated India 44-31 at the final match of the 2026 Asian Beach Games on Monday.

Iran advance to beach soccer final at 2026 Sanya

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian national beach soccer team delivered a masterclass performance on Monday, dismantling Palestine 9-1 in the semifinals to punch their ticket to the championship match at the 2026 Asian Beach Games.

Iran handball earn fourth win at 2026 Sanya

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian men’s beach handball team defeated Bahrain 2-0 (18-16, 18-16) in the 2026 Asian Beach Games on Sunday.

Iran beach soccer team ease past Thailand in Sanya 2026

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian national beach soccer team put on an absolute clinic this Saturday, demolishing Thailand with a dominant 13-1 victory in their second group stage encounter at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games.

Iran defeat Sri Lanka at 2026 Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s national beach handball team beat Sri Lanka 2-0 at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Friday.

No plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup: min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA)- Italian Sports Minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at World Cup as “not appropriate”, rejecting any idea that Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer’s tournament.

Sanya 2026: Iran beach handball start on high

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s national beach handball team launched its campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games with a commanding performance, defeating the Philippines 2-0 on Tuesday.

Iranian negotiators defending national interests: VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on the Iranian nation to keep backing the country's negotiating team, emphasizing that it is defending national interests courageously and prudently.

Iran set for friendly clash against Panama

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team are gearing up for an international friendly against Panama in the United States. The match is expected to serve as a vital tune-up ahead of the global tournament.

Women’s futsal team prepare for AFC Asian Cup 2027

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian women’s futsal national team are gearing up for Saudi AFC Asian Cup 2027, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Athletes symbol of natl. courage, resistance against threats

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Emphasizing the key role of athletes in strengthening the national spirit and social cohesion, President Pezeshkian considered sports champions ‘as symbol of the national courage and resistance’.

Iran runner-up at 2026 World Taekwondo Junior C’ships

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iran has become the vice champions at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships.

Iran will definitely participate in the World Cup

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The FIFA President has issued his latest and most definitive remarks regarding Iran’s participation in the World Cup, putting an end to recent speculation.

Pezeshkian congrats natl. wrestling teams’ Asian C’ship title

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the country’s freestyle and Greco-Roman national wrestling teams after they claimed championship titles at the 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships.

Iran freestyle team defend title in 2026 Asian C’hips

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team has been crowned Asian champions after securing a total of eight medals at the Asian Wrestling Championships.’

Iran Greco-Roman team crowned in Asian competitions

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran Greco-Roman team claimed the title of the 2026 Asian Wrestling Championship on Tuesday.

US generals want exit from war due to Iran's response

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – A former IRGC commander said Iran’s crushing blows have urged American generals, nations, and governments worldwide to push the US to exit the war, while Netanyahu is pushing Trump toward political suicide.

Iran demolish Costa Rika in friendly match for World Cup

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Iran national football team defeated Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.