Iran News News Iran » Sports: Iran Might Be The Unluckiest Sports Team Ever
After two late goals in another game sealed Iran’s fate, Team Melli was left to rue one of the most brutal exits in World Cup history.
News Iran » Sports: Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Fans greet members of the Iran World Cup soccer ...
News Iran » Sports: Iran Can Travel To U.S. Early For Next World Cup Match After Slamming Unfair Treatment
The Department of Homeland Security is easing its tight visa restrictions against members of the Iranian World Cup team ahead of their match against Egypt and will allow the team into the United ...
News Iran » Sports: ‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup
For the first time in World Cup history, a host nation is at war with one of its participants. Iranian Americans are at a crossroads.
News Iran » Sports: Iran’s World Cup Elimination Ends a Politically Charged Odyssey
The Iranian team’s departure from the tournament ends one of the most politically charged odysseys in recent sports history. Its soccer federation criticized the United States and praised Mexico. By ...
News Iran » Sports: Iran and Belgium held to scoreless draw, setting up interesting World Cup Group G
INGLEWOOD, CA — After recording draws in each of their first matches of the 2026 World Cup, Belgium and Iran again finish with a tie. It was a contest that ended in a scoreless 0-0 result inside SoFi ...
News Iran » Sports: Egypt advances past group stage at the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran
SEATTLE (AP) — An Iranian fan rushed the field in celebration, necessitating seven security guards to successfully bring him down. Shoja Khalilzadeh ripped his jersey off before being mobbed by the ...
News Iran » Sports: Iran Can Travel To U.S. Early For Next World Cup Match After Slamming Unfair Treatment
Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture. Mehdi Taremi of Iran celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2026 in Inglewood, California ...