FIFA World Cup

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.

Iran remain in 20th place in latest FIFA rankings

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s football team remained unchanged in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Iran beat Turkmenistan at 2026 World Cup qualification

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iran National Football Team has beat Turkmenistan in the third week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in Group E.

Iran beat Tahiti at 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran's national men's beach soccer team defeated Tahiti in their last match of the group stage of the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup to advance to the quarter-final on top of their group.

Iran defeats Argentina at 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's national beach soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the 2024 World Cup by defeating Argentina on Saturday.

Iran beat Spain at 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup on penalties

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran earned a hard-fought win over Spain in Group B of the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup on Thursday.

Iran take on Spain at 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup opener

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iran men’s beach soccer team will take on Spain on Thursday at the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Iran Football Federation asks FIFA suspend Israel activities

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran asked FIFA and football unions to take immediate and serious actions to suspend the Israeli regime from all activities related to football.

Iran squad named for 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iran head coach Ali Naderi announced his 12-man squad for the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Iran imports two VAR systems: Official

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has announced that the country has imported two video assistant referee systems (VAR).

Iran remains unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iran's national football team remained unchanged in the last FIFA Men’s World Ranking.

Iran move four places up in FIFA Women's World Ranking

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran moved up four spots to 59th in the FIFA Women's World Ranking published on Friday.

Iran eliminated from 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran lost to Morocco in the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday.

Iran, Uzbekistan looing to establish early advantage

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran will play Uzbekistan on Tuesday in a meeting between two sides looking to establish an early advantage in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup.

Iran book place at 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup knockout round

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) –  Iran booked their spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup knockout phase four a fourth time following a 5-0 win over New Caledonia.

Iran down Hong Kong in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian national men's football team gained an easy victory against Hog Kong here in Tehran in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

England edge Iran at 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran suffered a late 2-1 loss against England in the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup on Tuesday in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Raeisi:

Football suitable platforms for closer ties among countries

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi described sports, especially football, as one of the suitable platforms for closer relations between countries.

Spain win 2023 Women’s World Cup final

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Spain's national women's football team beat England 1-0 in the 2023 World Cup final on Sunday.

Iran U17 football team beat Yemen to qualify for World Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iran's national U17 football team defeated Yemen in the quarterfinal of the 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup to advance to the next stage and also qualify for the next World Cup.

FIFA president to visit Iran in future: IRIFF

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (IRIFF) president Mehdi Taj said on Tuesday that FIFA president Gianni Infantino will visit Iran in future to follow up on related issues.