Team Melli

Carlos Queiroz linked with Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – According to reports, former Team Melli head coach Carlos Queiroz has been linked with a move to Iraq to take charge of the country’s national team.

Skocic to continue managing Team Melli: Federation

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – According to the president of the Iranian Football Federation, Dragan Skocic will remain at the helm of Team Melli in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Ivankovic rules out link with Team Melli

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Croatian coach Branko Ivankovic has rejected reports of his link with Iran to take charge of Team Melli.

Iran, Croatia discuss developing, broadening economic ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić-Radman in Turkey’s Antalya on Friday on the expansion of economic ties.

Azmoun among nominees for Asian Qualifiers Player of Month

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian football player Sardar Azmoun is among the nominees for the Asian Qualifiers Player of the Month.

Road to Qatar 2022:

Cast finalized for third round of Asian qualifiers

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – 12 teams have booked their places in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Asian qualifiers:

Iran wins Iraq, advances to next stage as Group C leader

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – National Iranian men's football team defeated Iraq 1-0 to gain the top spot at the Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Asian qualifiers:

Expert says Iran should score first against Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A veteran Iranian coach says Team Melli should score the first goal against Iraq, also noting that the team is able to advance to the next stage of qualifiers.

Iran defeats Cambodia 10-0 in FIFA World Cup Qualification

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iran's national team, aka Team Melli, defeated Cambodia 10-0 at Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Two players set to join Team Melli campaign in Manama

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Team Melli head coach Dragan Skocic has asked to players to the team soon in Manama.

Iran beats Bahrain 3-0 in 2022 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iran national football team defeated Bahrain 3-0 to move a step closer to booking a place at the 2022 World Cup qualification Third Round.

Team Melli too strong for Hong Kong

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iran national football team gained a 3-1 win against Hong Kong on Thursday in World Cup qualifiers.  

Iran national soccer team's kits for WC qualifiers unveiled

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The players of national Iranian football team or Team Melli will be wearing white and red kits in the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Karim Bagheri added to Team Melli coaching staff

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Football Federation announced that Karim Bagheri will act as Dragan Skocic’s assistant in the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Team Melli squad for World Cup qualifiers announced

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Croatian coach of Iran's national football team Dragan Skocic has named the squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers that is set to be held in Bahrain.

By: Farrokh Hesabi

AFC’s clear favoritism

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has chosen Bahrain as host of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Group C and the decision is a clear favoritism that has deeply wounded 85-million ardent football fans in Iran.

Skocic optimistic about advancing to 2022 World Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Head coach of the Iranian men’s national football team Dragan Skocic says his hopes are high for winning the 2022 Qatar ticket.

Iran football remains 2nd in Asia, 29th in world: FIFA

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The national Iranian football team remained the second-best in Asia and they have ranked 29th in the world according to the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

2022 World Cup qualifiers set to be centralized

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation is planning to centralize the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran to host qualifier matches despite earlier reports

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation has officially announced the time and place of the next two matchdays of Iran in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

AFC to centralize World Cup qualifiers: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation has reportedly decided to stage all matches of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Qatar.

AFC declares Iran matches dates at 2022 World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The dates of the remaining four games of Iran in the second round of qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup has been announced by AFC.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Iran defeats Bosnia 2-0 in friendly (+highlights)

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian National Football Team gained a 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a friendly match staged in Sarajevo on Thursday.