Iran’s World Cup preparation has been anything but ideal.

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

Follow Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer news, fixtures, results, squad and group standings from Reuters, covering their path through the tournament.

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 are embroiled in controversy during their 2026 World Cup opener with New Zealand.

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.

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 ...

Iranians waved flags and cheered at a politically charged World Cup send-off for the national football team — ATTA KENARE Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by ...

Ghalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand