Niavaran Palace hosts 1978 World Cup memorabilia exhibit

TEHRAN – An exhibit of memorabilia of the 1978 World Cup, when Iran qualified for the World Cup for the first time, is currently underway at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex.

Ferries to operate Iran-Qatar route during World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran considers operating passenger ferries to and from Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the neighboring state in November and December.

Iran football federation apologizes to women

TEHRAN - The Iranian football federation has apologized to the women who were prevented from attending the qualifying match against Lebanon.

Iran taking nothing for granted against Lebanon: Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN - Iran football team coach Dragan Skocic says that they will take nothing for granted against Lebanon.

Iran not to defend against Korea: Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN - Iran football team coach Dragan Skocic says that they are not going to play defensive football against South Korea in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Three Iran football players test positive for Covid-19

TEHRAN - Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mehdi Taremi and Saman Ghoddos have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the match against South Korea in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Korea Republic to host Iran at Seoul World Cup Stadium

TEHRAN – Korea Republic national football team will host Iran in Seoul in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

2022 WCQ: Iran to play Lebanon in Mashhad

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will host Lebanon in Mashhad in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Kaveh Rezaei misses Korea, Lebanon matches in 2022 World Cup qualification

TEHRAN - Iran football forward Kaveh Rezaei will be absent against Korea Republic and Lebanon in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Touristic province seeks to lure World Cup visitors

TEHRAN – Fars, one of the touristic Iranian provinces, plans to attract international travelers who would attend the 2022 World Cup in neighboring Qatar.

We want to finish Group A as leaders: Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Dragan Skocic says that they intend to finish the third round of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification as the group leaders.

Al-Kaf chosen to officiate Iran v UAE: 2022 WCQ

TEHRAN - Ahmed Abu Bakar Said Al-Kaf was chosen as referee of the Iran and UAE match in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Iran, UAE match to be played behind closed doors

TEHRAN – The match between Iran and the UAE football teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier will be held without spectators.

We have a tough match against rejuvenated Iraq: Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran football beam coach Dragan Skocic says that they will a tough match against rejuvenated Iraq.

2022 WCQ: 11,000 fans to attend Iran v Iraq match

TEHRAN – Some 11,000 fans will attend the match between Iran and Iraq football team in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Chris Beath to officiate Iran v Iraq match in 2022 WCQ

TEHRAN – Australian referee Christopher James Beath will be in charge of Thursday’s match between Iran and Iraq in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Skocic names Iran squad for Iraq and UAE matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Dragan Skocic announced his 27-man list for Iraq and the UAE matches in the 2022 World Cup qualification Round 3.

FIFA president Infantino to meet Iran president Raisi

TEHRAN – Head of the Iranian football federation Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem says that they want to arrange a meeting between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and president Ebrahim Raisi.

Fans allowed into stadium for Iran, Iraq match

TEHRAN – Iranian football fans will be permitted to return to the stadium after two years.

Iran defender Khalilzadeh ruled out for four weeks

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defender Shoja Khalilzadeh has been ruled out for four weeks, Qatari club Al Rayyan announced via Twitter.

Gianni Infantino to attend Iran’s match with Iraq

TEHRAN - FIFA president Gianni Infantino will travel to Tehran on Jan. 27, 2022 to attend the match between Iran and Iraq in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

By Morteza Mohases

Gholizadeh proved Art of Dribbling has not lost in football

TEHRAN - After watching the skill of Iranian players Vahid Amiri and Ali Gholizade against Syria, I was convinced that as long as these players are active, we will enjoy football.

Ma Ning appointed referee for Syria vs Iran

TEHRAN – Chinese referee Ma Ning has been chosen as the referee for Syria and Iran match in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.