Infantino insists Iran 'will play at the World Cup' Iran "will play at the World Cup" despite the ongoing conflict with tournament co-hosts the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said. Soccer • 31 Mar
Infantino insists Iran 'will play at the World Cup' Iran "will play at the World Cup" despite the ongoing conflict with tournament co-hosts the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said. Soccer • 31 Mar
New Zealand would play Iran World Cup game outside US New Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, as uncertainty persists over the fixture amid geopolitical tensions. Soccer • 25 Mar
New Zealand would play Iran World Cup game outside US New Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the United States in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, as uncertainty persists over the fixture amid geopolitical tensions. Soccer • 25 Mar
FIFA pour cold water on moving Iran games to Mexico FIFA appears to have ruled out the possibility of Iran moving their World Cup matches to Mexico, saying it is "looking forward" to teams competing in line with the original match schedule. Soccer • 17 Mar
FIFA pour cold water on moving Iran games to Mexico FIFA appears to have ruled out the possibility of Iran moving their World Cup matches to Mexico, saying it is "looking forward" to teams competing in line with the original match schedule. Soccer • 17 Mar
AFC has received no notification from Iran on World Cup The Asian Football Confederation has said that it has not received any notification from Iran that it will withdraw its national soccer team from the World Cup. Soccer • 16 Mar
AFC has received no notification from Iran on World Cup The Asian Football Confederation has said that it has not received any notification from Iran that it will withdraw its national soccer team from the World Cup. Soccer • 16 Mar
Iran should not take part in the World Cup, says Trump United States president Donald Trump says it would not be appropriate for Iran's squad to be at this summer's World Cup "for their own life and safety". Soccer • 12 Mar
Iran should not take part in the World Cup, says Trump United States president Donald Trump says it would not be appropriate for Iran's squad to be at this summer's World Cup "for their own life and safety". Soccer • 12 Mar
Iran won't play at the World Cup, says sports minister Iran's sports minister Ahmad Donyamali has said that the country will not take part in this summer's World Cup, due to the joint United States-Israeli attacks, which killed the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Soccer • 11 Mar
Iran won't play at the World Cup, says sports minister Iran's sports minister Ahmad Donyamali has said that the country will not take part in this summer's World Cup, due to the joint United States-Israeli attacks, which killed the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Soccer • 11 Mar
FIFA says World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Iran war FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi had said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Soccer • 10 Mar
FIFA says World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Iran war FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi had said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Soccer • 10 Mar
Iran cast doubt on taking up World Cup place Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj said US and Israeli attacks on the country did not augur well for this year's World Cup in North America and senior government officials would evaluate the situation before deciding if any action should be taken. Soccer • 02 Mar
Iran cast doubt on taking up World Cup place Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj said US and Israeli attacks on the country did not augur well for this year's World Cup in North America and senior government officials would evaluate the situation before deciding if any action should be taken. Soccer • 02 Mar
Former Iran assistant McDermott lands Cobh job Michael McDermott, a former assistant coach to Carlos Queiroz with Iran and Qatar, has been announced as the new Cobh Ramblers boss. Soccer • 04 Dec 24
Former Iran assistant McDermott lands Cobh job Michael McDermott, a former assistant coach to Carlos Queiroz with Iran and Qatar, has been announced as the new Cobh Ramblers boss. Soccer • 04 Dec 24
Qatar edge Iran in thriller to reach Asian Cup final Hosts and defending champions Qatar edged Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semi-final as striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordan. Soccer • 07 Feb 24
Qatar edge Iran in thriller to reach Asian Cup final Hosts and defending champions Qatar edged Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semi-final as striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordan. Soccer • 07 Feb 24
Updated Asian Cup: Iran knock Japan out to set up Qatar semi Iran knocked four-time champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in stoppage time at Education City Stadium in Qatar. Soccer • 03 Feb 24
Updated Asian Cup: Iran knock Japan out to set up Qatar semi Iran knocked four-time champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in stoppage time at Education City Stadium in Qatar. Soccer • 03 Feb 24
Asian Cup: Japan and Iraq through to round of 16 Japan beat Indonesia 3-1 in their final Asian Cup Group D game to guarantee a top-two finish and qualify for the last-16 while Iraq went top with maximum points when they sealed a 3-2 win over Vietnam with a 102nd-minute winner. Soccer • 24 Jan 24
Asian Cup: Japan and Iraq through to round of 16 Japan beat Indonesia 3-1 in their final Asian Cup Group D game to guarantee a top-two finish and qualify for the last-16 while Iraq went top with maximum points when they sealed a 3-2 win over Vietnam with a 102nd-minute winner. Soccer • 24 Jan 24
FIFPRO outrage at reports of player facing execution FIFPRO says it is "shocked and sickened" at reports that footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing execution in Iran and has called for the punishment to be revoked. Soccer • 12 Dec 22
FIFPRO outrage at reports of player facing execution FIFPRO says it is "shocked and sickened" at reports that footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing execution in Iran and has called for the punishment to be revoked. Soccer • 12 Dec 22
'Football gods bless those who score' - Queiroz Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said his team deserved at least a draw against the United States after their 1-0 defeat on Tuesday was enough to end the side's dreams at the World Cup. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
'Football gods bless those who score' - Queiroz Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said his team deserved at least a draw against the United States after their 1-0 defeat on Tuesday was enough to end the side's dreams at the World Cup. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Wales 0-3 England, Iran 0-1 USA recap Group B concludes with England cruising past Wales to top spot, while USA beat Iran to take second place. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Wales 0-3 England, Iran 0-1 USA recap Group B concludes with England cruising past Wales to top spot, while USA beat Iran to take second place. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 10 The breakfast game no more, as we move into Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup, and while the two early time-slots bid adieu, there are still four games to look forward to on Tuesday. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 10 The breakfast game no more, as we move into Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup, and while the two early time-slots bid adieu, there are still four games to look forward to on Tuesday. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
Bale: Loss to Iran 'difficult to take' Gareth Bale admitted he was "gutted" by Wales' last-gasp 2-0 defeat by Iran which left their World Cup hopes in tatters. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Bale: Loss to Iran 'difficult to take' Gareth Bale admitted he was "gutted" by Wales' last-gasp 2-0 defeat by Iran which left their World Cup hopes in tatters. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Bale urges schools to tune in for 'mini-history lesson' Gareth Bale has asked teachers in Wales to let children watch a World Cup "mini-history lesson" in Qatar when the national side take on Iran. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Bale urges schools to tune in for 'mini-history lesson' Gareth Bale has asked teachers in Wales to let children watch a World Cup "mini-history lesson" in Qatar when the national side take on Iran. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6 The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6 The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Joe Allen set to return for Wales against Iran Joe Allen has been declared fit for Wales' World Cup match against Iran on Friday. Soccer • 24 Nov 22
Joe Allen set to return for Wales against Iran Joe Allen has been declared fit for Wales' World Cup match against Iran on Friday. Soccer • 24 Nov 22
Saka feeling the love after star showing against Iran Bukayo Saka hit a brace as England started their World Cup campaign with a fine win over Iran - before praising the outpouring of support he received after his Euro 2020 ordeal. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
Saka feeling the love after star showing against Iran Bukayo Saka hit a brace as England started their World Cup campaign with a fine win over Iran - before praising the outpouring of support he received after his Euro 2020 ordeal. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
England start with a bang and put six past hapless Iran England hammered Iran 6-2 in an emphatic World Cup opener thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka and strikes by Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling, before substitutes Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish rounded off the rout. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
England start with a bang and put six past hapless Iran England hammered Iran 6-2 in an emphatic World Cup opener thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka and strikes by Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling, before substitutes Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish rounded off the rout. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
World Cup digest: Kane to have scan on ankle England captain Harry Kane is set to have a scan on his right ankle before Friday's World Cup match against the United States. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
World Cup digest: Kane to have scan on ankle England captain Harry Kane is set to have a scan on his right ankle before Friday's World Cup match against the United States. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands recap The action as it happened as Netherlands overcame a tricky test against Senegal thanks to two late goals Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands recap The action as it happened as Netherlands overcame a tricky test against Senegal thanks to two late goals Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: England 6-2 Iran recap Gareth Southgate's England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start, putting six goals past a hapless Iran defence. Here's how it happpened. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: England 6-2 Iran recap Gareth Southgate's England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start, putting six goals past a hapless Iran defence. Here's how it happpened. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
