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In November 2022, the captains of seven European nations planned to wear a rainbow-coloured armband at the World Cup in Qatar. It bore a small multicoloured heart and the words “OneLove.” It symbolised, its organisers said, inclusion and…

Iran fans World Cup- Iran's football federation says its fan ticket allocation for the World Cup group stage has been revoked just days before kick-off. According to the FFIRI, it can no longer provide a single ticket to supporters, some of…

2026 FIFA World Cup Fixture Schedule and Kick-Off Times | The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the early hours of Friday, 12 June IST, with hosts Mexico facing africa/">africa/">South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.…

FIFA have no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup. Sources confirm the governing body remains committed to the original line-up. This follows a bold suggestion from US special envoy Paolo Zampolli. He proposed that…

Former Japanese international Keisuke Honda has revealed the collapse of a major American advertising deal following his public support for the Iranian national team. The 39-year-old playmaker, a hero of three World Cup campaigns, saw a…

Hisor, Tajikistan – August 29, 2025 Iran kicked off their CAFA Nations Cup 2025 campaign with a 3-1 victory against Afghanistan at Hisor Central Stadium on Friday, but the win did little to silence critics questioning the team’s aging…

Iran claimed the final available berth for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup on Saturday, defeating Jordan 2-1 in a decisive qualifying match in Amman. Second-half goals from Sara Didar and Negin Zandi were enough to secure the crucial victory…

Mehdi Taremi scored twice as Iran came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday, booking their place at the 2026 fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener…

The penultimate round of Asian 2026 World Cup qualifying sees several key matches on Tuesday, with Iran on the brink of joining Japan in securing a place at the tournament. South Korea, meanwhile, will be looking to solidify their position…