FIFA World Cup
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Iran, Belgium match in 2026 World Cup ends goalless
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – National Iranian men's football team drew 0-0 vesus Belgium in their second match in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States.
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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.
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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.
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Protesters in Canada call for expelling Israel frim FIFA
TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Protesters in Canada, one of the host nations during World Cup have called for expulsion of Israel from the FIFA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Iran federation wants clarity over visas before World Cup
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran football federation has asked FIFA to clarify when tournament visas will be issued following the relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, a senior official from the federation (FFIRI) said Friday.
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Iran's Natl. Soccer Team defeat Gambia in friendly
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's National Soccer Team (Team Melli) signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octane friendly in Antalya, Turkey.
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Mexico to host Iran’s soccer World Cup team: president
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government agreed to allow the Iranian national soccer team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that the United States did not want to host the team.
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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.
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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”.