Iran's Football

Persepolis edge Chadormalu at PGPL

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Persepolis of Tehran defeated Chadormalu of Yaza in the 19th matchweek of the Persian Gulf Professional League on Tuesday.

Iran to play Cameroon in friendly

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team will step up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a high-profile friendly against Cameroon on March 30 in Istanbul.

Korean defender Lee Ki-Je joins Mes Rafsanjan

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Korean defender Lee Ki-Je has joined Mes Rafsanjan on a contract through the end of the season.

Persepolis reach agreement with Dániel Gera: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Persepolis football club have reportedly reached an agreement with Hungarian winger Dániel Gera.

Esteghlal into 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team beat Foolad Hormozgan 2-0 in the 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday.

Iran to meet Lebanon in must-win game in AFC U23 Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – While victory may not be enough, Iran will go for broke when they face Lebanon in their concluding AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group C match on Tuesday.

Mehdi Taremi on Nottingham Forest’s striker shortlist

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Nottingham Forest’s hunt for a new striker has seen them draw up a four-man shortlist featuring Iran international Mehdi Taremi.

Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils at 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran and Uzbekistan played out a goalless draw at the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

Sepahan eyes Ittihad Kalba winger Mohebi

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Sepahan football club is going to sign Mohammad Mahdi Mohebi from the Emirati side Ittihad Kalba.

Iran, South Korea share spoils in AFC U23 Asian Cup opener

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian and South Korean U23 football teams drew 0-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C opening match on Wednesday.

Igor Sergeev officially joins Persepolis

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Igor Sergeev, who spent last season with Pakhtakor, has officially joined Iranian giants Persepolis.

Iran to play Spain in Madrid on June 2 in preparation for WC

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iran Football Federation's spokesman, Amirmehdi Alavi, recently confirmed a friendly match between Iran and Spain on June 2 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Esteghlal beat Sepahan to be hopeful to win 2026 PGPL title

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC of Tehran defeated Sepahan FC of Isfahan with a late goal in added time on Thursday to keep their hopes alive to win the title of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Ricardo Sa Pinto to remain Esteghlal head coach

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Ricardo Sa Pinto will remain as head coach of Esteghlal after the club’s board of directors decided to give the Portuguese manager more time despite recent poor results.

Persepolis narrowly win Mes to go to top of PGPL

Persepolis football team edged past relegation-threatened Mes 1-0 on Friday at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

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.

Iran line up Portugal for 2026 World Cup preparation

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Mehdi Taj, head of Iran’s football federation, said Team Melli will play Portugal in a friendly in late May.

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.

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”.

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.