Iran to hold camp in Russia ahead of Asian Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's national men's volleyball team will depart for a 10-day training camp in Russia on Aug. 20 as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Iran U23 learn 2026 Asian Games group stage schedule

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iran's U23 national football team have officially learned their schedule for the group stage of the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

Iran learn fate at Women’s Volleyball Continental Cship 2026

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) –The road to the AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship China 2026 officially began Monday as the Drawing of Lots was held at the Crowne Plaza Tianjin.

Women’s, men’s kabaddi teams learn rivals at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s and men’s kabaddi teams know their group-stage opponents at the 2026 Asian Games. Iran's men have been placed in Group B alongside Nepal, Thailand, Pakistan, and Malaysia.

Iran’s Rostamiyan clinches bronze in 10m air pistol at ISSF

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian shooter Hanieh Rostamiyan won the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, earning Iran's first senior international shooting medal in more than a year.

Iran march into 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship QFs

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Iran defeated India 63-14 on Tuesday to book their place at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship quarterfinals.

Zarrinkamar wins gold medal in World Taekwondo Championships

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Hana Zarrinkamar won the gold medal in the final of the World Taekwondo Championships by defeating an opponent from the Czech Republic.

Trump booed during World Cup trophy presentation to Spain

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump was received with loud boos from sections of the crowd during the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy presentation.

Iran wraps up 2026 VNL on a disappointing note

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran ended their 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Turkey on Sunday, ending the tournament on a disappointing note.

Pezeshkian felicitates Spain on winning 2026 World Cup final

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 title.

Iran U18 volleyball bacomes Asian champion undefeated

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran defeated Japan 3-2 (23-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-22) on Saturday to win the AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship for the eighth time.

Iran clinch record ninth men’s sitting volleyball world title

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1 in the final of the Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Hangzhou to secure a record-extending ninth worlld title.

Iran down US at 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s men registered their fifth win at the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships, beating the United States in three straight sets (25-21, 25-15, 25-16) on Wednesday.

Iran defeated by Ukraine at 2026 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran were beaten by Ukraine 3-1 at the Week 3 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.

INOC introduces flagbearer for 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran's National Olympic Committee has officially named Atousa Golshadnezhad, reigning world karate champion, and Fazel Atrachali, captain of the national kabaddi team, as the country's flag bearers for the 2026 Asian Games.

Iran women’s taekwondo team wins bronze medal at world cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s taekwondo team claimed the bronze medal at the Taekwondo World Cup after defeating Thailand in the bronze medal match on Wednesday in Chuncheon, South Korea.

Iran beat Bahrain at 2026 AVC U18 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iran defeated Bahrain in straight sets (25-12, 25-18, 25-14) at the 2026 AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship on Tuesday.

FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – FIFA may consider the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

Iran aim title at 2026 AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iran will start the 2026 AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship, aiming to win the title for the eighth time.

Iran too strong for Iraq at FIBA U18 Asia Cup WABA qualifier

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran overpowered Iraq 96-29 at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup WABA qualifiers on Wednesday.

Iran defeat Egypt in Sitting Volleyball World Cship warm up

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran's men's national sitting volleyball team made an impressive start to their preparations for the World Championship by defeating Egypt in straight sets in a friendly match ahead of the tournament in China.

Pezeshkian:

US bullying at World Cup mirrors Washington's foreign policy

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US has turned the 2026 FIFA World Cup into a field for bullying and political pressure, saying Washington's conduct as host reflects the same policies it pursues around the world.

Iran beat Palestine at FIBA U18 Asia Cup WABA qualifiers

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran defeated Palestine 97-87 at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup WABA qualifiers on Tuesday.

Ghalibaf lauds national soccer team performance in World Cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – The speaker of Iran’s Parliament has praised the national football team in a message addressed to the players, commending them for their resolve and unity during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran to send 282 athletes to 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran will send a delegation of 282 athletes to compete at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Iran beat Syria at FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifier

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iran opened the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers' third window at the Prince Hamza Hall in Jordan with 72-68 win over Syria on Monday.

Over 1,000 drones discovered since FIFA World Cup 2026 start

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – As the World Cup hits the halfway mark, more than 1,000 drones have been detected near stadiums and over 300 of them neutralized by authorities, the White House’s tournament czar said Monday.

Iran FM hails natl. soccer team for superb performance at WC

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Praising excellent performance of Iran’s national football team at FIFA World Cup 2026, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized that Team Melli outshined in the competition and defied the pressures.

By: Haj Habib Ahmadzadeh

Iran’s Trojan Horse in US: Team Melli's presence in WC

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Without a doubt, this is the first time in history that a country has hosted the World Cup while simultaneously attacking another nation—a nation, as it happens, that is a guest in that very tournament.