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2025-12-13 11:57
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran handed a favorable Group at 2026 World Cup, expert says
TEHRAN - Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable.
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2025-12-09 12:41
Iran line up Portugal for 2026 World Cup prep
TEHRAN - The president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), Mehdi Taj, has announced that Iran national football team — “Team Melli” — are close to finalizing a high-profile warm-up friendly against Portugal national football team on May 27.
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2025-12-07 11:37
Iran to play 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on U.S. soil
TEHRAN – Iran national football team will play their group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles and Seattle.
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2024-09-07 01:06
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran's victory overshadowed by criticisms
TEHRAN - Iran made a winning start to their Group A campaign in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday as Amir Ghaleneoi’s side handed Kyrgyzstan a 1-0 defeat at Foolad Shahr Stadium but the critic hit out at the National Team’s performance.
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2024-06-27 12:06
Iran learn fate in third phase of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group B of the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
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2024-03-22 22:24
Sardar Azmoun sidelined for a month
TEHRAN – Iran and Roma striker Sardar Azmoun has potentially suffered a season-ending injury in Iran’s latest match with Turkmenistan in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
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2023-11-21 18:42
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Iran held by Uzbekistan
TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held to a 2-2 draw by Uzbekistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 on Tuesday.
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2023-03-15 10:55
By Masoud Hossein
Challenging task lies ahead of Iran football
TEHRAN – The difficult task lies ahead of Iran national football team in the future since the team need to be rejuvenated as soon as possible.