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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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2025-11-22 10:06
Iran finish third at 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games
TEHRAN – Iran ended their journey at the sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG), finishing in third place.
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2025-11-20 21:50
Iran’s women’s handball collect bronze: 2025 Riyadh
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s handball team defeated Uzbekistan 29-25 in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Thursday.
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2025-11-16 13:55
2025 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup: Iran start on high
TEHRAN – Iran started strong in their title defense at the 2025 IFCPF Men's Asia-Oceania Cup on Sunday.
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2025-11-13 22:01
Iran’s men’s volleyball win gold: 2025 Riyadh
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s volleyball team defeated Turkey 3-1 (25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 25-17) at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) final on Thursday.
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2025-11-13 21:49
Reporting by Masoud Hossein
Iran defeat Cape Verde at Al Ain International Cup
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Cape Verde 5-4 in penalty shootouts at their opening match of the Al Ain International Cup Thursday night.
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2025-11-13 17:21
Iran’s men into 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships SFs
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball team defeated China 69-35 on Thursday at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships and advanced to the semifinals.
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2025-10-18 16:30
Iran remain unchanged in FIFA World Ranking
TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained 21st in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Friday.
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2025-10-14 20:27
Iran defeat Tanzania in friendly
TEHRAN – Iran's national football team defeated Tanzania 2-0 in a friendly at Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday.
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2025-10-12 13:49
Iran to play Iraq at neutral venue in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran’s national basketball team will face Iraq in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Asia) at a neutral venue.
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2025-10-10 22:34
By Masoud Hossein
Russia beat Iran in friendly
TEHRAN – Russia football team defeated Iran 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Volgograd Arena Friday night.
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2025-10-05 16:18
Women’s volleyball team crowned champions of 2025 CAVA
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s volleyball team swept past Uzbekistan in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup on Sunday to win the title for the first time in the history.
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2025-09-24 18:15
Iran learn fate at 2025 IBSA Goalball Asia /Pacific Championships
TEHRAN – Iran discovered their fate at the 2025 IBSA Goalball Asia /Pacific Championships to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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2025-09-24 12:21
Iran to play Poland at 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup opener
TEHRAN – Iran will begin the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup with a match against Poland on Thursday.
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2025-09-21 23:44
Iran march into 2025 Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship semifinals
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Qatar 46-25 at the 1st Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship on Saturday.
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2025-09-18 16:59
Iran drop FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran national football team dropped one place to 21st in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday.
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2025-09-10 15:25
Iran volleyball earn two wins ahead of 2025 world championship
TEHRAN – Iran volleyball team defeated Slovenia 3-1 (34-32, 25-23, 25-23, 24-26) and Germany 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-23, 24-26, 15-12) in two friendly matches.
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2025-09-08 21:02
10-man Iran runners-up at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
TEHRAN – Iran conceded a late goal to Uzbekistan in the final match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Monday.
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2025-09-02 16:04
Iran lose to Japan at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025
TEHRAN - Jack Shiratani and Zen Hawkins starred as Japan trounced Iran 86-67 to book the first ticket to the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals, Tuesday at the MBank Arena.
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2025-09-01 17:38
By Masoud Hossein
Iran defeat India in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
TEHRAN – Iran earned their second successive win in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, beating India 3-0 in Group B on Monday.
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2025-08-29 18:03
Iran defeat Afghanistan in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
TEHRAN – Iran came back from a goal down to defeat Afghanistan 3-1 in the opening match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Friday.
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2025-08-27 12:29
Iran squad named for 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
TEHRAN – Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 27-man squad for the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.
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2025-08-19 11:28
By Farrokh Hesabi
Bronze feels like gold: Iran's basketball renaissance
TEHRAN – While Iran basketball team boast a history of three Asian championships, those victories belong to a golden generation before the inclusion of formidable Oceanic teams like Australia and New Zealand in the competition.
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2025-08-09 12:06
Iran shine in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup: a solid show against Japan, eyeing Syria clash
TEHRAN - Iran basketball continued the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup with a surge of momentum, delivering a notable 78-70 victory over Japan to strengthen their run in the tournament. The win follows an earlier triumph over Guam, signaling Team Melli’s early-season form and their intent to push deep into the competition.
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2025-07-30 14:57
Iranian women to mark their pioneering spirit in AFC Women’s Asian Cup
TEHRAN - The participation of Iran’s national women’s football team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup once again underscored the prominent role and elevated status of women in contemporary Iranian society on the global stage.
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2025-07-29 15:09
Iran discover fate in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026
TEHRAN – Iran learned their rivals at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 following the Official Draw on Tuesday.
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2025-07-28 12:12
By Farrokh Hesabi
Negin Zandi reflects on a historic win
TEHRAN - In a pivotal moment for Iranian women's football, Negin Zandi’s decisive goal secured the national team’s qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, marking a significant breakthrough after years of struggle and limited recognition.
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2025-07-17 21:47
Iran sweep past China in 2025 VNL Week 3
.TEHRAN - Iran swept past China in straight sets (28-26, 25-21, 25-17) on Thursday in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3
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2025-07-16 18:45
Iran lose to Lebanon in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
TEHRAN - Iran’s hopes suffered a setback after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.