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Iran in attempts to move fixtures to Mexico for 2026 FIFA football world cup

March 17, 2026 3:13 pm

Iran secured a trip to a fourth successive World Cup by topping their group in the third round of Asian qualifying last year

Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA 2026 football World Cup is doubtful after USA and Israel engaged with them through air strikes. (FILE PHOTO: Reuters)

Iran not to participate in FIFA World Cup 2026, says sports minister

March 11, 2026 8:51 pm

Iran sports minister says 'under no circumstances can we participate'

Australia's Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke (center) poses with five Iranian women soccer players who have been granted asylum in Australia. (Australia Ministry of Home Affairs via AP)

After airport drama, last-minute asylum offer, most of Iranian women's football team leaves Australia

March 11, 2026 1:36 pm

Seven members of Iran squad had earlier accepted humanitarian visas allowing them to remain permanently in Australia. As rest of the side passed through security for their flights back home on Tuesday, each woman was taken aside to meet alone with officials who explained through interpreters that they could choose not to return

Will Iran be at the FIFA World Cup?

March 01, 2026 5:44 pm

Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj told Marca they are unlikely to play, but no official withdrawal had taken place yet

IND vs IRN Live Updates: India face Iran 2025 in the CAFA Nations Cup football match at the Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan on Monday.

India vs Iran CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Highlights: India's dogged defence buckles to Iran's superstars

September 01, 2025 9:59 pm

India vs Iran CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Highlights: India had kept Iran out for the entire first half and the first 10 minutes of the second before finally conceding.

Mired in crisis, World Cup run was always a dream for Iran

November 30, 2022 4:11 pm

After their elimination on Tuesday, Queiroz lauded his players for trying to turn their campaign around and win the respect of the world.

How 'Asian Maradona' Ali Karimi has been a thorn in the flesh for Iran's hardline government

November 22, 2022 4:10 pm

Living in exile in Dubai, Ali Karimi has been vocal supporter of the anti-hijab protestors; in 2009 he was one of the players who wore green wristbands during a World Cup qualifier in support of an opposition candidate, following disputed election results