Iran's Football

Iran's U17 football team loses to India in Asia qualifiers

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran was beaten by India 2-1 at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on Sunday.

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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”.

Alireza Mansourian named Al-Talaba head coach

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Former Esteghlal head coach Alireza Mansourian was named as the new head coach of Iraq’s Al-Talaba.

Persepolis beat Shams Azar to move up to top of PGPL table

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Persepolis football team defeated Shams Azar 2-1 to go provisionally top of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.

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.

Iran held by Lebanon in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Lebanon fought back to secure a 1-1 draw with Iran in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group D tie on Wednesday.

Bam Khatoon out of 2025/26 AFC Women’s Champions League

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC booked their place in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 knockout stage after defeating Bam Khatoon 4-0 in their Group B tie on Sunday.

Iran moves up one spot to 20th in latest FIFA Ranking

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's football team climbed one spot up to 20th in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Wednesday.

Bam Khatoon win Nasaf at AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Bam Khatoon football club revived their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 hopes after edging PFC Nasaf 1-0 in their Group B tie on Thursday.

Uzbekistan win Iran to become champions of UAE tournament

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Uzbekistan national men's football team beat Iran on penalties on Tuesday night to become the champions of the Al Ain International Cup in UAE.

Uzbekistan becomes Iran opponent in UAE tournament

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Uzbekistan beat Egypt 2-0 at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Friday in an international friendly in the UAE to face Iran in the final of the four-team tournament.

Iran beat Cape Verde at Al Ain International Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran defeated Cape Verde 5-4 in penalty shootouts at their opening match of the Al Ain International Cup Thursday night.

Iran squad named for Al Ain International Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Amir Ghalenoei has called up 25 players to the Iran national football team for the Al Ain International Cup.

Kheybar defeat Tractor at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Kheybar football team defeated Tractor 2-1 in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.

Persepolis, Tractor draw in Iran professional league

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Tractor and Persepolis football teams shared the spoils in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.

Persepolis suffer late loss against Kheybar: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Persepolis football team suffered a late 2-1 loss against Kheybar in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) Saturday night.

Iran demolish Guam at 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iran defeated Guam 6-0 at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification on Saturday.

Iran beats Afghanistan in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup Opener

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran's national football team opened the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup with a 3-1 victory over Afghanistan on Friday.

Iranian player Sardar Azmoun wins Emirates Ballon d'Or

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Sardar Azmoun, Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for UAE Pro League club Shabab Al Ahli has won Emirates Ballon d'Or.

Iran move down two spots in FIFA Women’s World Ranking

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iran's national football team dropped two places to 70th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Thursday.

Former Iran football chief Mostafavi dies

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Dariush Mostafavi, former president of the Iran Football Federation, passed away on Friday night.

Taremi set to return to Inter Milan training

TEHRAN, August 01 (MNA) – Iranian striker Mahdi Taremi is to return to Inter Milan’s preseason training despite strong links away this summer.

Tractor to play Esteghlal in 2025-26 IPL opener

TEHRAN, Jul. 28(MNA) –  Iran Professional League (IPL) title-holder Tractor will open the 2025-26 season with a match against Esteghlal.

Iran PGPL 2025/26 draw ceremony held in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) champions Tractor will meet Esteghlal in the opening match of the 2025/26 season.

Esteghlal goalkeeper Hosseini joins Sepahan

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – In a surprise move, Esteghlal football team goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini joined Sepahan on Wednesday.

Iran's Tractor beat Turkey's Gençlerbirliği 2-0 in friendly

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Tractor footbal culb of Iran defeated the Ankara-based Gençlerbirliği football club in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Iran beat Jordan to qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – The national Iranian women's football team defeated the national team of Jordan at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Saturday to qualify for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Iran lose to Lebanon in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s hopes suffered a setback after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Ex-Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz takes charge of Oman

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The Sultanate of Oman named Carlos Queiroz as its new head coach on Tuesday as the West Asian side bid to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026.