Team Melli
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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.
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Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iran have added a second friendly to their pre-World Cup itinerary, announcing a June 4 meeting with Mali during their training camp in Antalya, Turkey.
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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.
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See-off ceremony of Iran’s National Football Team
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The people of Tehran held a gorgeous see-off ceremony for the national men's football team in Enghelab Square in Tehran on Wednesday night and wish success for the team ahead of their departure for 2026 World Cup.
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IRGC Aerospace cmdr.’s message to Iran Natl. Soccer Team
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi has expressed good wishes for the national football team in the upcoming World Cup.
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Tehraners wish success for national football team
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The people of Tehran held a massive rally for the national men's football team in Enghelab Aquare in Tehran on Wednesday night to wish success for the team ahead of their departure for World Cup.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Iran win North Korea 3-0 in AFC Asian Qualifiers
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran football team beat North Korea 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.