Victory against UAE will confirm Iran’s spot at 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN - Victory for Iran against the UAE in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday will almost surely confirm their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Haddadi testimonial match confirmed for Feb. 21

TEHRAN – Iranian basketball legend Hamed Haddadi will be celebrated with a testimonial match on Feb. 21.

Team Melli drop in world beach soccer ranking

TEHRAN - The Beach Soccer Worldwide National Teams ranking December 2024 update marked the final ranking update of the year, with position changes in both the men’s and women’s ranking.

Iran football team named for N. Korea and Kyrgyzstan matches

TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has invited 28 players to Iran national team for two matches against North Korea and Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Ahmad Abbasi named AFC Futsal Player of the 2023

TEHRAN - Iran stalwart Saeid Ahmad Abbasi was named the latest AFC Futsal Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday.

Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots

TEHRAN – Ashkan Dejagah announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.

Iran runners-up at AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open

TEHRAN – Iran’s Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajani came second in the AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open on Tuesday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Beiranvand controversy: Injury dispute between Persepolis and Iran national team

TEHRAN - The injury of Iran's goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, has sparked a heated dispute between Persepolis and the Iranian national team, with both sides claiming mismanagement of the situation.

Iran still 20th in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s football team remained unchanged in latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Roma not hopeful in Azmoun’s speedy recovery

TEHRAN - Roma attacker Sardar Azmoun will not feature for the Giallorossi for quite an extensive period of time.

Iran to face Turkmenistan aiming to confirm place in next stage

TEHRAN - Iran will aim to confirm their place in the next stage when they face Turkmenistan in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group E match in Ashgabat on Tuesday.

Iran name squad to face Turkmenistan in 2026 WCQ

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 29 players for two matches against Turkmenistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

Kapogianni wants to remain Iran’s women’s basketball coach: official

TEHRAN – Iran basketball federation vice-president Fattaneh Malek says that Greek head coach Eleni Kapogianni has shown interest in cooperation with Iran’s women’s team.

Iran edge Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran got tested right in their very first game but passed as much with flying colors as they overcame Qatar in an overtime thriller, 76-74, to start off their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign, Friday night at a packed Azadi Basketball Hall.

Iran move a place in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved one place to 20th in the latest edition of the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, released on Thursday.

Ghalenoei to stay Iran coach until 2026 FIFA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran football federation will extend Amir Ghalenoei’s contract until the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.