Iran's Team Melli draw 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup 2026

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iran denied New Zealand a first FIFA World Cup win after twice coming from behind to draw their Group G opener at Los Angeles Stadium on Tuesday, June 16.

Iran football team arrive in US to take on New Zealand

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iran's national football team arrived in the United States from its camp in Mexico for its first match against New Zealnd in the 2026 World Cup.

Iran gear up for World Cup opener against New Zealand

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iran's national football team are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the opening match of its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against New Zealand.

Iran National Football Team move up one spot in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Team Melli moved up one spot into top 20 as Asia's nine representatives get set to kick-off their challenge on the global stage. Japan remained unchanged at 18th. Korea Republic are Asia's 3rd highest ranked side at 25.

Iran beats Argentina for first VNL 2026 win

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iran's men's volleyball team earned their first win of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League on Saturday, sweeping Argentina 3-0 in straight sets after opening losses to Brazil and Bulgaria in the first week of competition.

Bulgaria defeated Iran in 2026 VNL

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – -Bulgaria swept past Iran in straight sets (25-23, 25-19, 25-21) in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Thursday night.

Iran victorious over Poland in 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The Iran men’s national wheelchair basketball beat Poland 81-59 in the 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage on Wednesday.

Iran beat Brazil in 2026 IWBF Men’s Repechage

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The Iran men’s national wheelchair basketball defeated Brazil 75-63 in the 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage on Tuesday.

FIFA Secretary General holds talks with Iran delegation

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj hold online talks after team touches down in Mexico.

FFIRI denounces US to cancel ticket quota for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Strongly condemning the US officials' behavior ahead of prestigious sports event, Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has lashed out at the US decision to cancel its ticket quota for 2026 World Cup.

FIFA under pressure amid Iran visa dispute

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – FIFA is facing growing scrutiny after reports that several members of Iran’s national football team delegation have been denied U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Not all members of Iran soccer team granted US visas

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – As many as 26 Iranian national men's football team members have been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup while 12 other members of the team inculding the boss have been denied visas.

Ahead of 2026 World Cup:

US refrains from issuing visas to Iran's Team Melli officials

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Some of officials of Iran’s National Football team have not yet been able to obtain US visas as the co-host country has issued visas to all players of the Iranian National Football team ahead of 2026 World Cup.

Iran’s Hazfi Cup canceled for remainder of season

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Iranian football authorities have officially announced that the remainder of the 2023-24 Hazfi Cup will not be played.

Iran to play Mali on Thursday in preparation for World Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) –The date for the second friendly match of the Iranian national football team during their training camp in Antalya has been announced.

Iran announce 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has officially revealed Iran’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Amir Hossein Zare, Zahra Kiani named Iran’s Champions gala

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Wrestler Amir-Hossein Zare and wushu athlete Zahra Kiani have been introduced Iran's top sports personalities of the Persian calendar year 1404 (March 2025-March 2026).

Iran U23s land in Antalya for high-stakes training camp

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The Iran U23 national football team have officially departed Tehran for Antalya, Turkey, embarking on a pivotal 12-day training camp.

Hundreds nabbed as PSG Champion League turn violent in France

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – French authorities arrested hundreds of fans during celebrations Saturday following Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League title victory, with incidents reported in Paris and other cities across the country.

Ghalibaf congratulates women's volleyball team on CAVA title

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the winning of the 2026 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) by the Iranian women for the second year in a row.