Iran National Football Team

Italy’s sports minister gives clear verdict on idea of Azzurri replacing Iran at 2026 World Cup

Iran's participation at the finals remains in doubt.

Nicholas McGee

23rd April, 2026

World Cup groups 2026: Full list of confirmed teams and fixtures

Ben Miller

1st April, 2026

International Friendlies round-up: Infantino insists Iran will be at World Cup during win over Costa Rica

Nicholas McGee

31st March, 2026

Iran chief vows nation will compete at World Cup despite US boycott

Mitch Fretton

19th March, 2026

FIFA planning to keep Iran’s World Cup games in the US despite pleas to switch them to Mexico

Jon Fisher

17th March, 2026

2026 World Cup: Iran participating ‘not appropriate’, says Donald Trump

Nicholas McGee

12th March, 2026

Iran say ‘under no circumstances’ will they play at this summer’s World Cup

Jon Fisher

11th March, 2026

Esteghlal 0-0 Al-Nassr: Duran despair as Ronaldo misses AFC Champions League stalemate

Ben Miller

3rd March, 2025