National Football Team

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 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 remain unchanged in FIFA World Ranking

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran national football team remained 21st in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Friday.

Iran team announced for 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 27-man team for the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

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.

Iran drops two spots in latest FIFA rankings

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iran moved down two spots in the latest FIFA world rankings published on Thursday.

By: Fatemeh Amouzad

Press conference of Iran, North Korea natl. football teams

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A press conference for the Iranian and North Korean national teams was held at Azadi Sports Complex on Monday.

Azmoun, Ezatolahi score for Shabab Al Ahli against Al Wahda

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Shabab Al Ahli’s Iranian players Saeid Ezatolahi and Sardar Azmoun scored against Al Wahda in the UAE Pro League Sunday night.