FIFA World Cup
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Tehraners wish success for national football team
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The people of Tehran held a massive rally for the national men's football team in Enghelab Aquare in Tehran on Wednesday night to wish success for the team ahead of their departure for World Cup.
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Pezeshkian visits national soccer team camp before World Cup
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the camp of the national men's football team to wish success for the team in the upcoming World Cup.
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Iran entitled to be in World Cup: Mourinho
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Prominent Portuguese coach José Mourinho insists Iran national football team deserve to play at the 2026 World Cup.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By: Mohsen Pakaein
America: An unsuitable host for the World Cup
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Growing concerns over public safety, political instability, and escalating unrest in the United States have triggered international debate over the country’s suitability as a World Cup host.
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Iran's spot unchanged in latest FIFA ranking
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran maintained their 20th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday.
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Iran to play three friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – As the Iranian national football team enter the final phase of its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Football Federation of Iran is planning to arrange three international friendly matches for the national team.
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Iran spot remains unchanged in latest FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran national football team ended 2025 year unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Monday.
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Why did FIFA invent a peace prize for Trump?
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – FIFA’s Peace Prize was supposed to symbolize “the unifying power of football,” but in practice, it turned into a display of the organization’s political maneuvering and an attempt to whitewash the image of Donald Trump.
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When FIFA plays politics: Peace medal for war-tainted hands
TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – As Trump draped the FIFA Peace Medal over his own neck last night, the world watched in disbelief: a self-proclaimed peacemaker being honored while his record tells a very different story.
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Iran drawn vs Egypt, Belgium in Group G in World Cup
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran's senior national team have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup finals alongside Belgium and Egypt.
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Gharibabad:
Refusal to issue visas for Iran federation officials illegal
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the US refusal to issue visas for representatives of the Iranian Football Federation to attend the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony as “illegal”.
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Iran lose to Italy in Futsal Women’s World Cup
TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iranian women's futsal team lost to Italy 3-1 in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on Saturday to fail to advance to the quarter-final stage.
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Iran not to attend 2026 World Cup draw
TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran's football federation will not attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw after two top officials were denied visas.
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Israel might be suspended from World Cup
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Athletes around the world are Pressuring UEFA to suspend Israel’s national team and clubs from international competitions.
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Soccer fans boo Trump at FIFA Club World Cup final on US soil
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Soccer fans booed US President Donald Trump on Sunday as he handed trophies to Chelsea, the winning team, following the FIFA Club World Cup’s final.
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Iran crowned champions of 2025 World Deaf Futsal
TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran secured the title by defeating Brazil 2-0 on Friday evening to win the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships.
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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.
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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.
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Iran squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Qatar
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran's National Football Team (Team Melli) Head Coach Amir Ghalenoei on Saturday announced his 28-man team for two matches against Qatar and North Korea in the 2026 World Cup qualification.