Football

Iran women fall in latest FIFA rankings

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran's women's football team dropped three places to 67th in the FIFA rankings, released on Friday.

Iran to play Russia in friendly football match

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran national football team will meet Russia in a friendly match in October 2025.

Iran football team runner-up at Asia-Pacific Deaf Games

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s football team finished in second place at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games held in Malaysia.

Iran loses to Jordan in friendly match

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team lost to Jordan 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Petra Stadium in Madinat Al Hussein, Jordan on Sunday.

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Esteghlal, Pakhtakor share spoils in goalless stalemate

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Esteghlal and Pakhtakor’s struggles continued after they played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Iran wins Cerebral Palsy World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran's seven-a-side football team has clinched its first-ever International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) World Cup title, after a decisive 3-0 victory over reigning champion Ukraine.

Iran seven-a-side football team crowned at 2024 World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran's seven-a-side football team triumphed over Ukraine to be win the title of the 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup held in Spain.

Iran starts 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup on high

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran football team defeated Venezuela 4-0 at the 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Salou, Spain.

Iran in pot 2 of AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2025

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The stage for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2025 will be set for the 16 qualified teams on November 7 when the official draw takes place at the Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China.

Iran defeat Jordan at AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran defeated Jordan 4-2 to conclude their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group A campaign.

Iran, North Korea football match to be held in Laos

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Group A matches between DPR Korea and Iran will take place at the Lao National Stadium KM16, Vientiane, Laos (neutral venue).

Iran football climbs in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team aka Team Melli maintained its status as Asia's second best ranked side, moving up one spot to 19th in the FIFA World Ranking.

Iran to possibly host Kyrgyzstan football team in Isfahan

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran's national football team manager says there is a possibility that Iran will host Kyrgyzstan's national team in Isfahan.

Iran to play Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 C'ship opener

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran will kick off the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship with a match against Turkmenistan on July 7.

Southampton lead the race for Saman Ghoddos

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – English Premier League side Southampton are reportedly leading the race to sign Iranian international winger Saman Ghoddos on a free transfer.

Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Iran’s women’s football team fall to Belarus in friendly

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team lost to Belarus 3-0 here in a friendly match.

Iran’s women’s football team to play Belarus in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team will play two friendly matches with Belarus in Tehran.

UN General Assembly declares May 25 World Football Day

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.

Iran downs Uzbekistan at 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s C'ship

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 at the 2024 CAFA U-18 Women’s Championship opener in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Esteghlal, Persepolis victorious in PGPL

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams emerged victorious over their rivals in the 2023/24 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.

Persepolis FC becomes Iranian top football team in Asia

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Persepolis sits 11th among the Asian teams and became the Iranian top football team in Asia while Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Urawa Reds Diamonds lead the table.

Rubin Kazan complete signing of Iranian young Taheri

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Russian football club Rubin Kazan have completed the signing of Iranian 17-year-old winger Kasra Taheri.

Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations for a third time on Sunday by beating Nigeria 2-1 in the final.

South Africa beat DR Congo to finish third at AFCON

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – South Africa beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties, after a 0-0 draw following 90 minutes. On Sunday, Côte d'Ivoire will be facing Nigeria for the final.

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.