Iran's Football

Iran set to meet Puerto Rico in US in friendly

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The Iranian national football team are scheduled to play Puerto Rico as part of preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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.

Milad Ebadipour joins Greece’s AONS Milon

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Greek volleyball club Milon have officially announced the signing of Milad Ebadipour, the 32-year-old outside hitter and captain of Iran’s national team.

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.

Iran football chief refuses Canadian PM call after insulting

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Football Federation Mehdi Taj has rejected a request by Canadian officials to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Iranian delegates were subjected to “insulting” treatment by border officers.

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Trump in no position to decide Iran’s presence in World Cup

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – An Iranian sports executive says US President Donald Trump is in no position to speak about the presence of Iran's national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026.

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.

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.

Iran set for friendly clash against Panama

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team are gearing up for an international friendly against Panama in the United States. The match is expected to serve as a vital tune-up ahead of the global tournament.

Iran demolish Costa Rika in friendly match for World Cup

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Iran national football team defeated Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Iran to meet Nigeria, Costa Rica in Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iran's national football team will play two friendly matches on March 27 and 31 in Turkey.

Antonio Manicone parts ways with Iran football team

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Italian coach Antonio Manicone has ended his cooperation with the Iran national football team.

Iran to compete at China international U23 tournament

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has confirmed the four participating teams for the CFA Team China International U23 Tournament 2026, scheduled to take place from March 25 to 31 in Xi'an, China.

Iran to play Puerto Rico in friendly, official says

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s national team will play a friendly match in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran ready for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Jafari

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Marzieh Jafari, head coach of Iran’s women’s national football team, says Team Melli Banovan are well prepared for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which will be held in Australia.

Persepolis lose to Kheybar at Iran professional league

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Persepolis of Tehran lost to Kheybar Khorramabad football club at the 22nd Matchweek of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.

Iran’s women’s football team announced for 2026 AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team head coach Marzieh Jafari has called up 25 players for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Omid Ravankhah no longer Iran U23 head coach

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The Iran Football Federation has parted ways with head coach Omid Ravankhah following the national U23 team’s frustrating record at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Costa Rica and Nigeria Iran’s potential March friendly rivals

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Football Federation of Iran is expected to officially announce Team Melli’s friendly match schedule as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Persepolis stunned by Gol Gohar at PGPL

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Persepolis football team of Tehran suffered a heavy 3-1 loss to Gol Gohar of Sirjan in the Matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.

Esteghlal Khuzestan edge Fajr Sepasi at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Esteghlal Khuzestan secured a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over Fajr Sepasi on Friday in Matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Esteghlal lose to Al-Hussein at AFC Champions League Two

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC of Iran were defeated by Al-Hussein FC of Jordan at the AFC Champions League Two Round of 16 on Tuesday.

Bam Khatoon becomes Iranian women's football champion

Bam TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Bam Khatoon football club has won the title of the 18th edition of the Iranian premier women's football league.

Malavan defeat Persepolis at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Malavan edged past Persepolis 1–0 in matchweek 20 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.

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.