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2024-11-19 19:42
By Masoud Hossein
Iran secure hard-fought win over Kyrgyzstan in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualification on Tuesday.
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2024-11-10 11:35
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.
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2024-10-29 16:17
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.
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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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2024-06-19 17:18
Iran edge the U.S. at 2024 VNL
TEHRAN – Iran defeated the U.S. 3-2 (26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday.
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2024-06-12 00:06
Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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2024-05-18 12:57
Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots
TEHRAN – Ashkan Dejagah announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.
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2024-04-16 14:24
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.
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2024-04-05 16:23
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.
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2024-04-04 13:35
Iran still 20th in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s football team remained unchanged in latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
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2024-03-31 23:56
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.
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2024-03-26 22:32
Iran into 2026 FIFA World Cup third round
TEHRAN - 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 on Tuesday.
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2024-03-25 23:19
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.
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2024-03-24 23:44
Iran down UAE at 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup
TEHRAN – Iran national team defeated the UAE 16-0 at the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup at the Gorodskoi Katok in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.
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2024-03-21 23:24
Iran too strong for Turkmenistan at AFC Asian Qualifiers
TEHRAN - Defender Hossein Kanani scored twice as Iran cruised to a 5-0 win over Turkmenistan in Tehran on Thursday to stay on top of Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
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2024-03-18 13:21
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.
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2024/03/10
By Farrokh Hesabi
Beiranvand's performance raises concerns over future
TEHRAN - Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's national team and Persepolis Mo. 1 goalkeeper, has recently shown poor performance and is under pressure at the moment.
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2024-03-02 11:28
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.
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2024/02/26
By Masoud Hossein
Iranians proud of beach soccer team
TEHRAN - As much as people have distanced themselves from Iran national football team, they have come closer to their national beach soccer team and are proud of them.
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2024-02-23 19:31
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.
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2024-02-15 14:17
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.
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2024/02/11
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran football need rejuvenation
TEHRAN - Once again, the Iran national football team failed to seize the opportunity of winning the AFC Asian Cup trophy, extending their pursuit of this coveted prize for over fifty years.
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2024-02-10 01:35
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.
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2024-02-10 00:40
Iran beach soccer edge Colombia in friendly match
TEHRAN – Iran beach soccer team defeated Colombia 3-2 in a friendly match on Friday.
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2024-02-07 20:58
Iran fall short against Qatar in 2023 AFC Asian Cup semis
TEHRAN – Iran football team failed to reach the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final after suffering a 3-2 loss against Qatar on Wednesday.
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2024-02-06 15:28
Iran squad named for 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Ali Naderi announced his 12-man squad for the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
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2024-02-06 13:42
Iran focused on Qatar match: Saeid Ezzatolahi
TEHRAN - Saeid Ezzatolahi believes concentration will be key when Iran face defending champions Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 semi-final at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.
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2024-02-06 12:52
Kuwaiti Ahmed Al-Ali to officiate Iran, Qatar match
TEHRAN – Kuwaiti referee Ahmed Al-Ali will officiate the match between Iran and Qatar in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup semifinals, slated for Wednesday in Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium.
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2024-02-05 18:56
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran’s condition in Asian Cup is amazing: Roshan
TEHRAN - Hasan Roshan, former Iran national football team player, thinks that the atmosphere within the Iranian national team's camp in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup is amazing.
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2024/02/05
By Masoud Hossein
Iran face selection dilemma against Qatar
TEHRAN – Iran national football team have what it takes to defeat defending champions Qatar when the sides meet in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup semifinals on Wednesday but the team face selection dilemma ahead of Qatar.