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For the first time in World Cup history, a host nation is at war with one of its participants. Iranian Americans are at a crossroads.
Iran's World Cup history has often reflected the country's political turmoil. But as Team Melli begin their campaign the players face unprecedented pressures
Iran are embroiled in controversy during their 2026 World Cup opener with New Zealand.
Iran’s delegation for the World Cup must be issued multiple-entry visas for their fixtures in the United States, a top official of the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) said two days after FIFA confirmed the relocation of the team’s base camp from ...
Despite great uncertainty, Iran is set to head to North America to compete in its seventh World Cup. For so many of the current players, this may be their last chance at the pinnacle, with previous iterations stumbling relentlessly at the first hurdle.
Mehdi Taremi is one of the most recognisable faces in Iran's World Cup squad ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images Sardar Azmoun has been left out of Iran’s 26-man World Cup squad as expected, with head coach Amir Ghalenoei set to rely on Mehdi Taremi and ...
Iran's football team arrived in Turkey on Monday for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said. The 22 players and coaching staff in the "Team Melli" delegation flew into the Turkish resort of ...
When Iran kick off their World Cup campaign next week in Los Angeles, Iranian-American businessman Ehsan Shafi will be in the stands cheering on Team Melli, a rare chance to welcome the national side he adores to his adopted home.
Iran is reportedly taking action against fans who chanted critical slogans and disregarded the national anthem at its team's World Cup match against New Zealand. The Nour News portal said on Tuesday
