2026 World Cup Qualifier

Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iran have added a second friendly to their pre-World Cup itinerary, announcing a June 4 meeting with Mali during their training camp in Antalya, Turkey.

Iranian soccer players still await US visa for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s National Football Team (Team Melli) have traveled to neighboring Turkey to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while still waiting for the visas required to enter the United States.

IRGC Aerospace cmdr.’s message to Iran Natl. Soccer Team

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi has expressed good wishes for the national football team in the upcoming World Cup.

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.

By: Fatemeh Amouzad

Press conference of Iran, North Korea natl. football teams

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A press conference for the Iranian and North Korean national teams was held at Azadi Sports Complex on Monday.

10-man Iran lose to Qatar in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran football team lost to Qatar 1-0 in the penultimate round of AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday.