Team Melli
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Iran’s sabre coach Rahbari aims for medals at 2028 Olympics
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s newly-appointed sabre coach Mohammad Rahbari says that they have set their sight on winning medal in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Iran earn hard-fought win vs. DPRK in World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran football team narrowly defeated North Korea 3-2 in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday.
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Iran remains 'unchanged' in latest FIFA ranking
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran remained unchanged in 19th in the last FIFA Ranking update released on Thursday.
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Taremi looks for win against Qatar in World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran national football team forward Mehdi Taremi says that the win against Qatar in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 will pave their way to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup.
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By: Mohammad Amin Alboebadi
Iran vs. Kyrgyzstan in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
ISFAHAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The match between the national football teams of Iran and Kyrgyzstan in the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup was held at Foolad Shahr Stadium of Isfahan on Thursday.
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VIDEO: Iran's futsal team celebrates winning 13th title
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran waltzed their way to a record-extending 13th title with a 4-1 win over Thailand in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ final on Sunday.
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Iran remain in 20th place in latest FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s football team remained unchanged in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
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Iran into 2026 FIFA World Cup third round
TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Iran advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked their place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 after defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2.
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Iran’s national football team rises to 20th in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team, aka Team Melli, has jumped one place in the latest International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) rankings, securing the 20th position in the world.
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Team Melli to prepare for upcoming match behind closed doors
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran's National Football team, better known as Team Melli, is scheduled to prepare for the upcoming match against Syria without the presence of Media members.
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Iran beats Indonesia 5-0 in pre-Asia Cup friendly match
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iran's national football team showed its remarkable performance against Indonesia, posting a goal-filled victory in a friendly match on Tuesday ahead of the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
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Iran squad named for 2023 AFC Asian Cup
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei announced a 27-member squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
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Iran remains unchanged in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iran's national football team remained unchanged in the last FIFA Men’s World Ranking.
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Iran’s men’s goalball qualify for 2024 Paralympics
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran defeated Korea 9-3 in the 2023 IBSA Goalball Asia/Pacific Championships final on Saturday.
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Iran beat Australia at IFCPF Asia Oceania Championships
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Favorites Iran defeated Australia 3-1 in the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) Asia Oceania Championships on Sunday.
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Iran start IFCPF Asia Oceania Championships on high
TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Favorites Iran earned a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Japan in their opening match in the International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) Asia Oceania Championships on Saturday.
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Team Melli in Amman to attend Jordan tournament
TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iran's men's national football team, better known as Team Melli in Iran, arrived in Amman to take part in the forthcoming Jordan tournament.
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Iran climbs in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran's national football team climbed one place to 21st in the FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
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Team Melli will play Angola in Tehran
TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran national football team will meet Angola behind closed doors in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.
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By: Foad Ashtari
Team Melli players attend training camp
TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team known as Team Melli in Iran attended a training camp on Sunday to get ready for their upcoming friendly matches against Bulgaria and Angola.
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Iran announces team for FIBA World Cup 2023
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran Basketball Federation announced its 12-player squad for the 2023 FIBA World Cup 2023 on Monday.
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Team Melli likely to play Angola in warm-up match
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran national football team will likely meet Angola in a friendly match in September.
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Iran climb in FIFA Men's World Ranking
TEHRAN, Jun 29 (MNA) – Iran climbed two spots to 22 in the FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.
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Amir Ghalenoei officially become Iran head coach
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – As the new head coach of Team Melli, Amir Ghalenoei has finalized his contract with Iran’s football federation.
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Iran natl. football team to play in CAFA along with Russia
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team will compete in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Championship in June, the football federation said on Tuesday.
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Iran's Team Melli defeats Kenya in friendly match
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iran's national football team (Team Melli) played Kenya on Tuesday as their second friendly match under the leadership of the new head coach Amir Ghalenoei, defeating the African guest 2 -1.
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Amir Ghalenoei reportedly appointed new Iran football coach
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The veteran Iranian football player and coach Amir Ghalenoei has reportedly reached an agreement with the Iranian football federation to lead the national football team.
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Iran football team to meet Russia in coming weeks
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The President of Iran’s Football Federation has announced that Iran and Russia are to hold a friendly match.
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Queiroz bids farewell to Iran football in a Farsi post
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iran football manager Carlos Queiroz has officially said that he is leaving his post in a post in both Farsi and English languages on social media.
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Iran comes second in Asia in FIFA new ranking
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The latest report released by FIFA shows that Team Melli has come second in Asia.