National Football Team

Iran federation wants clarity over visas before World Cup

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran football federation has asked FIFA to clarify when tournament visas will be issued following the relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, a senior official from the federation (FFIRI) said Friday.

Iran's Natl. Soccer Team defeat Gambia in friendly

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's National Soccer Team (Team Melli) signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octane friendly in Antalya, Turkey.

Mexico to host Iran’s soccer World Cup team: president

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government agreed to allow the Iranian national soccer team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that the United States did not want to host the team.

Iranian soccer players still await US visa for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s National Football Team (Team Melli) have traveled to neighboring Turkey to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while still waiting for the visas required to enter the United States.

Antonio Gagliardi parts company with Iran natl. football team

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Antonio Gagliardi has reportedly terminated his contract with the Iran national football team and will not be on the bench for Iran 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.

Football Federation chief:

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.

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.