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Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in MarchDuo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthemTwo former Iranian footballers said...

The two female footballers sought asylum in Australia earlier this year and have now been granted citizenship

Newcastle United's combined problems were too much for Eddie Howe to handle ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.That is according to former Manchester...

Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer Akwasi Adu believes the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should wait until after the 2027 Africa Cup of...

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran may not have progressed past the group stage but the Central Asian side showed tremendous resolve throughout...

The late-night host discussed the president getting booed at the World Cup final, his grudge against Spain and the spiralling Iran conflictOn...

The latest Birmingham City transfer news as two former Blues players are on the move

Celtic’s long-standing interest in Motherwell’s Elijah Just is facing fresh competition after Swansea City entered the race for his signature. The...

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Chairman Samuel Brew-Butler believes Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz should be given more time to...

Axel Witsel of Belgium should have been sent off, or at least checked for a red card, against Spain at the 2026 World Cup.That is according to...

Iran's football federation has extended coach Amir Ghalenoei's contract until the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Ghalenoei will lead the team after a...

Nathan Ngoy should be a target for Aston Villa this summer after he enjoyed a superb World Cup with Belgium.The Lille defender was brilliant again...

Iran's national football team received a warm welcome from supporters and government officials upon returning home after their 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Belgium outplayed the hosts to book a place in the quarter-finals, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and setting up another goal.

The United States were thrashed 4-1 by Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Iran has celebrated the USMNT's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium, insisting that "the whole world is dancing"

The United States were bowled out of the World Cup on Tuesday morning following a 4-1 rout from Belgium, with Iran claiming politics was defeated...

The United States have been dumped out of the World Cup, humiliated 4-1 by Belgium - and the gleeful reaction of the rest of the world.

As the USMNT and Belgium prepare for their highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash, all eyes are on the forecast in Seattle today,...

Australia and Egypt meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, separated by just a few FIFA ranking points after contrasting group-stage campaigns....

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz believes there is no perfect team, stressing that his side will exploit Colombia's weaknesses.The two sides will...

With another penalty scored, Cristiano Ronaldo has tied Lionel Messi in a key stat, but both trail Harry Kane. Cristiano Ronaldo scored, which...

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the "real World Cup starts now" as his side prepare for Saturday's Round of 32 clash...

The World Cup has succeeded in showcasing the glory of America in ways that headlines rarely manage

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard was involved in some incredible World Cup scenes as Belgium completed the turnaround against Senegal.Sunderland star...

Celtic and Rangers are facing new hurdles in the race for Motherwell winger Elijah Just this summer, sources have told Football Insider.A strong...

Most football fans would agree, I'm sure, that the 2026 World Cup has, thus far, been a pleasure to watch

FC Navbahor have completed the signing of Joel Kojo, adding an experienced Ghanaian-born forward to their squad ahead of the new campaign.The...

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup journey has reached a new milestone at the 2026 tournament, marking the nation’s strongest showing yet on the...

Egypt are increasingly confident captain Mohamed Salah will recover in time for Friday's Round of 32 clash against Australia despite suffering a...

Exclusive: Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi, who was part of a 2023 prisoner swap with Iran, told The Independent that he considers his $1 billion demand...

Senegal will face a massive uphill battle in today’s high-stakes 2026 World Cup Round of 32 clash against Belgium, as the Lions of Teranga will be...

The Iran World Cup squad is flying home after being eliminated from the World Cup 2026.

The Iran squad has travelled home after being eliminated from the World Cup

The Iran World Cup squad has travelled home after being knocked out of the World Cup 2026

Iran responds to US homeland security secretary comments‘I was so happy when we said they could leave US soil'Iran's football federation has...

Iran narrowly missed out on qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages

Iran were knocked out of the World Cup on Monday and US Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin made sure to savour the occasion.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said he is "so happy" that Iran are out of the World Cup.

Iran were treated badly while two countries were debutants but Saudi Arabia and South Korea should have done betterFor a while, it looked as if...

The United States' secretary of Homeland Security rubbed salt into the wound of Iran's national team following their agonising World Cup elimination

Markwayne Mullin, who heads the US Department of Homeland Security, says he revelled in Iran's elimination from the tournament

Markwayne Mullin: ‘I might've sung a song or two'Iran knocked out after three group-stage drawsA top United States government official has said he...

The United States' head of homeland security Markwayne Mullin has admitted he was happy to see Iran knocked out the World Cup.

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has promised to address defensive weaknesses and sharpen Ghana’s attacking play ahead of their...

All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted us • Predict the winner |...

Egypt star Mohamed Salah is a major doubt for the2026 World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia due to muscle injury.The pacey winger and...

Iran went undefeated in the group stage at the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, but they were the biggest losers of the group stage.

Team Melli’s challenging journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment after they managed three group stage draws, a 2-2 against New...

Team Melli’s challenging World Cup journey began with a tense 2-2 draw against New Zealand, prompting manager Amir Ghalenoei to strongly criticize...

Team Melli's agonizing exit after other results failed to break their way is a moment of anguish that rises to the top of a football history full...

Iran exited the competition after results did not go their way.

We did it, y’all. 48 teams, 72 matches, an expanded World Cup, constant non-stop football for 17 days, and we successfully made it through the...

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Saturday's defeat to Croatia could prove beneficial as the Black Stars prepare for the knockout phase of...

The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts...

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Welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 18 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in...

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale,...

Super sub Sasa Kalajdzic saved Austria's World Cup with a last-gasp equaliser after Algeria had stunned their Group J rivals deep into stoppage...

Iran denied in final seconds of Austria's draw with AlgeriaSouth Korea out despite victory in their opening matchThe race for third-place teams...

Before a ball was kicked, the nicknames for this match were rampant. A biscotto was one – an Italian classic implying something that has to be...

Seattle: Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker's second-half exit during...

Find out who is officiating the heated showdown between Colombia and Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. Colombia and Portugal meet with a lot on the...

Iran players left a note in their changing room following their 1-1 ⁠draw with Egypt on Friday, thanking Seattle for its hospitality during the...

On Friday, Mohamed Salah and Egypt qualified for the knockout rounds of the World Cup. It’s the latest first in a tournament that saw The Pharaohs...

Mohamed Salah injury update emerges after the Egyptian star was taken off during the 1-1 draw against Iran in the Group G World Cup clash on Saturday.

Rainbow-clad natives of ultra-liberal Seattle mingling with Egyptian and Iranian fans who wanted no part of it felt like sheer slapstick

Five African nations have officially discovered their Round of 32 knockout matchups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the remaining...

Iranians woke early Saturday to watch the men's national football team face Egypt, riding an emotional rollercoaster as Iran fought back to draw...

Iran's players and staff have been forced to base themselves in Mexico and fly to the United States on the day of their World Cup matches amid the...

Mohamed Salah was substituted in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup after complaining of hamstring pain, with the...

Iran's coach, Amir Ghalenoei, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the World Cup hosts, alleging unfair treatment and logistical hurdles that...

Iran faced Mohamed Salah and co. in Seattle in the hope of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup in a Group G clash that coincidentally...

Follow all the action from Egypt vs Iran within the final round of games in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post Egypt vs Iran Stats: FIFA...

Egypt face Iran with the chance to book a spot in the round of 32.

Belgium still have work to do to get into the knockout rounds with all four teams in contention to progress

Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive places in the world for LGBTQ+ people, but they coincidentally played each other while host city...

Belgium faces New Zealand in their final Group G fixture. The Red Devils have not enjoyed the 2026 World Cup campaign they were dreaming of,...

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Egypt face Iran in World Cup's Pride match in the final round of Group G clashes. 

Iran sit in a good position in the FIFA rankings and look for an epic result against Egypt in search of qualification for the Round of 32 of the...

Egypt enter the final day of Group G action in first place with four points and could top the group with a win, putting them on a collision course...

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Egypt 1-1 Iran: Iran defender Shojae Khalilzadeh's stoppage-time winner was disallowed by VAR, denying the war-torn nation a guaranteed spot in the...

Belgium top Group G after a five-star performance against New Zealand.

Seattle: Islamic Republic of Iran must wait to discover their fate after playing to a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G...

After review,” began the Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, those two words breaking the hearts of Iran after they thought they scrambled an unlikely...