Iran Football Team

Iran’s World Cup campaign has become easily the most politically charged story of the tournament before their opening game has even arrived. The players have…

Iran’s World Cup build-up has already been dominated by tension, travel issues and political pressure before a ball has even been kicked. The squad have…

Few fixtures in World Cup history have carried as much political weight as Iran vs USA, and with a possible rematch on the cards in…

Iran’s build-up to the 2026 World Cup has been shaped by political tensions involving Israel and the United States, with their place in the tournament…

Iran are still expected to play at the 2026 World Cup, despite the political tension surrounding their matches in the United States. FIFA’s position is…

Gianni Infantino has delivered a firm stance on Iran’s place in the 2026 World Cup, making it clear that qualification, not politics, will ultimately decide…

Keisuke Honda says one American company pulled back from a potential advertising deal after he publicly supported Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…

Iran’s football federation has pushed back against Donald Trump after the U.S. president warned that the national team’s “life and safety” could be at risk…

Donald Trump has sparked controversy after warning that Iran’s national football team could face risks to their “life and safety” if they attend the 2026…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin on 11 June, with the tournament being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for…