Iran football
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In photos: Iran qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup after draw with Uzbekistan
The Iranian national football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) at Azadi Sports Complex.
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Iran's Sardar Azmoun among 2024 world's best int'l scorers by IFFHS
Tehran, IRNA - The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (FFHS) in its latest has named Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among the world's best international goal scorers in its latest 2024 ranking report.
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Iran’s football team at 1996 AFC Asian Cup
Coached by Mohammad Mayeli Kohan, the Iranian national football team delivered an outstanding performance at the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, securing third place in the tournament. (IRNA photos)
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Photo: Mojtaba Mohammadi
Iran Pro League; Malavan vs. Sepahan
The match between Malavan Bandar Anzali and Sepahan Isfahan football teams from the 24th week of the country’s Premier League was held on Sunday evening (April 21, 2024) at the Sirous Ghayeghran Stadium in Bandar Anzali and ended with Sepahan winning 2-1.
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Iran’s Taremi to join Italy’s Inter Milan soon: Italian sports journalist
Tehran, IRNA – An Italian sports journalist says Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi has confirmed to Inter Milan his plan to join the club as a free agent in July.
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Iran rejects Qatar's proposal for venue change at AFC Asian Cup semifinals
Tehran, IRNA – The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has officially expressed its disagreement with a proposal by Qatar for changing the venue of an AFC Asian Cup semifinal match between the two countries' national football teams.
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AFC confirms Iran, Saudi matches to be held in home stadiums
Tehran, IRNA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that all matches between the national and club teams of Iran and Saudi Arabia will be held in a home-and-away format.
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Iran’s Football Premier League announces fixtures
Tehran, IRNA- The fixture schedule for the first half of the 23rd season of the Iranian Football Premier League has been determined in a draw. (IRNA Photo/Payam Sani)
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Reza Enayati appointed coach of Iran national under-23 football team
Tehran, IRNA – Former Iranian top scorer Reza Enayati has been named as new head coach of Iran's national under-23 football team.
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Local football tournament in Iran's Kurdish region
Photos show locals playing football during an annual tournament held in the village of Kumasi in Marivan County in the western Iranian province of Kurdistan. (Photos by Mosleh Pirkhezranian, IRNA)
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Félix Sánchez to be named as Iran’s football team coach: Report
Tehran, IRNA – Spaniards coach Félix Sánchez is close to signing a contract with Iran’s football federation (FFIRI ) to become the country’s next national team coach.
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Amirabdollahian congratulates Iran national football team
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday congratulated Iran national football team for winning the second match of World Cup against Wales 2-0.
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Female Iranian football manager joins FIFA
Tehran, IRNA – Paria Shahriari, who headed the Beach Soccer Committee at the Iran Football Federation, officially joined the International Federation of Association Football, FIFA.
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Sardar Azmoun efficient, clinical finisher: Bayer Leverkusen coach
Tehran, IRNA - Gerardo Seoane, Swiss head coach of Germany's Bayer Leverkusen club, has praised Iranian Striker Sardar Azmoun for his powerful appearance.
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Sports minister lauds Iran's national football team
Tehran, IRNA – Minister of sports and youth issuing a message congratulated the recent consecutive victories of Iran's National Football Team in the preliminary round of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
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AFC lauds Shahrdari Sirjan women's soccer team
Tehran, IRNA - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) lauds Shahrdari Sirjan women's soccer team, saying that " Shahrdari Sirjan bid to stay perfect, Gokulam Kerala seek first win".
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IFFHS shortlists All-time Iran men’s Dream Team
Tehran, IRNA –The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) announced the names of all-time Iran men’s Dream Team.
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Minister congratulates Iranians on victory of National Soccer Team
Tehran, June 16, IRNA - Iranian Minister of Sport and Youth, Masoud Soltanifar in a message congratulated all Iranians on the victory of the National Soccer Team against Iraq.
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Syria national football team arrives in Tehran
Tehran, March 27, IRNA – Syria national football team has arrived in Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran for a friendly match with Iran national football team on March 30.