Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debutIran's World Cup journey is proving difficult. Captain Mehdi Taremi highlights disruptions caused by the ongoing war with co-host United St...
FIFA World Cup 2026: In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little - except Team MelliIran's national soccer team, Team Melli, is training in Tijuana, Mexico for the World Cup. This unusual choice comes amid visa challenges w...
World Cup 2026: Body found outside Mexico stadium where Iran football team has been training, police launch probeIran's national squad is using Tijuana as its base during the World Cup due to visa delays, as well as travel restrictions imposed on the t...
Modi-Trump bilateral among key G7 meetings as US claims 'strong' Iran deal, eyes Hormuz de-miningUS President Donald Trump will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit. Trade, visas, and energy cooperation are key topi...
Football: 'Chill, relax': Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issuesFIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed concerns regarding visa issues for the upcoming World Cup. He stated that FIFA cannot dictate imm...
UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournamentIran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see the...
Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in MexicoIran's World Cup squad arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, wearing lapel pins. These pins commemorated 168 victims, mostly children, of a missile s...
U.S-Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 football match is possible? Here's how two countries at war with each other may face off in soccer gameFIFA World Cup 2026 could see Iran playing the host USA in round 32 knock out football match. However, a lot of permutation and combination...
Uncertainty over US entry permits for Iran World Cup squadUncertainty remains over US entry permits for Iranian players just days before the World Cup begins, with various Iranian bodies denouncing...
Pakistan's interior minister arrives in Tehran for US-Iran peace talksPakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for crucial negotiations with Iranian officials on behalf of the United States....
Iran accuses US of 'vindictive behavior' with visa denialsThe Iran Football Federation accuses the United States of "vindictive behavior" after 14 managerial and administrative members were denied ...
Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row eruptsIran has accused the United States of "political interference in sport" after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Ira...
FIFA 2026: Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waitingIran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup, confirmed by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran accuses US of discriminatory treatment after visa denial for delegation staffIran on Saturday slammed World Cup host the United States over what it called "discriminatory treatment" by not granting visas for some mem...
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikesIran launched missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes. This action has intensified regional conflict and threatened ...
Iran players balancing football and war ahead of FIFA World CupIran's national football team is preparing for the World Cup. The players are training in Turkey while facing unique challenges due to the ...