FIFA World Cup

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran defeated by Portugal in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The national Iranian beach soccer team lost to the national team of Portugal in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 on Monday.

Iran beach soccer begin World Cup with win over Mauritania

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The Iranian national beach soccer team beat the national team of Mauritania on Thursday in their first match in the World Cup underway in Seychelles.

Iran ranking in FIFA unchanged, remain in 18th place

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iran national football team (Team Melli) remained in 18th place in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

By: Fatemeh Amouzad

News conference of Iran-Uzbekistan national football teams

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The press conference of the national football teams of Iran and Uzbekistan was held at Azadi Stadium on Monday. The two team will play tomorrow in the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.

Iran beat UAE 2-0 in Asian qualifiers for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team defeated the team of United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2-0 in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Victory against UAE will confirm Iran spot at 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Victory for Iran against the UAE in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday will almost surely confirm their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Iran earn hard-fought win vs. DPRK in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran football team narrowly defeated North Korea 3-2 in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday.

Uzbekistan, Iran settle for draw in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Uzbekistan and Iran settled for a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.

South Korean football fans cheer for Palestine (+Photos)

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The local media in Palestine announced the massive support of fans for the Palestinians especially the people of Gaza during the South Korea and Palestine football match in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier.

Iran edge past Kyrgyzstan in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iran made a winning start to their Group A campaign in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday as Amir Ghaleneoi’s side handed Kyrgyzstan a 1-0 defeat at Foolad Shahr Stadium in Isfahan.

Iran learn fate in third phase of 2026 World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran are drawn in Group B of the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

AFC backs Palestine’s bid for Israel suspension from FIFA

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has supported Palestine's proposal to suspend Israel from the world's football governing body, FIFA, over the regime's criminal war in the Gaza Strip.

Iran become Asia futsal champions after beating Thailand

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's futsal team won the crown of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Bangkok on Sunday after defeating the hosts in the final match.