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Last Updated:June 28, 2026, 12:11 IST Heartbreak turned into anger as Iran captain Mehdi Taremi branded the World Cup a “disaster”, accusing FIFA of failing to resolve visa and travel issues after Team Melli’s exit. (Credit: AP) Iran’s World Cup campaign ended in tears on the pitch and frustration off it. Moments after Team Melli’s…
Iran’s national football team arrived in the United States on June 15, Sunday, ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against New Zealand, just hours before a peace agreement between the United States and Iran was announced. The timing added another remarkable chapter to what has already been one of the most politically sensitive…
Last Updated:June 07, 2026, 11:26 IST Iran’s World Cup squad can enter the US only on matchdays and must leave the same day, the country’s ambassador revealed amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. (Credit: AP) Iran’s World Cup preparations have taken another extraordinary turn, with the country’s squad reportedly being told they can enter and leave the…
Last Updated:June 01, 2026, 9:00 PM IST Sardar Azmoun is left out of Iran’s FIFA World Cup team amidst controversy, as Iran faces visa problems and shifts its training camp to Tijuana ahead of New Zealand game. Sardar Azmoun featured in Iran’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2025 (Picture credit: AFP) Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun,…
Iran’s football team has decided to shift its FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp from the United States to Mexico after receiving approval from FIFA, according to Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj. The move comes amid rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel ahead of next year’s tournament. Iran were originally…