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Kuala Lumpur: The latest FIFA Futsal Rankings were released on Friday with Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan remaining the highest ranked Asian...

Iranian football chief Mehdi Taj is set to meet with Gianni Infantino

Football chiefs say the US President must agree not to launch verbal broadsides on Iran's military during the tournament jointly hosted by the US,...

A push for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup this summer continues from the United States special representative for global partnerships,...

Iran's football chief has said he wants a guarantee the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not be insulted by the US during the World Cup.

Italy replacing Iran at the World Cup is a proposal that Donald Trump's US special representative for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli,...

Donald Trump’s Envoy Paolo Zampolli insists it’s ‘very difficult to trust Iranians’, suggesting that Italy...

The atmosphere within the Team Melli camp is electric as Iran readies itself for their Group G journey, prepared to navigate a challenging opening...

Iran are just 42 days away from their first World Cup match against New Zealand in California on June 16, but many details of their plans still...

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan is close to finalizing his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for the Pharaohs’ quest...

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran forward Allahyar Sayyad led Asia's top players in finding the back of the net, with Jordan midfielder Mousa...

Italy legend Fulvio Collovati insists that seeing the Azzurri replace Iran at the 2026 World...

Iranian football officials are set to meet with FIFA to discuss World Cup plans, with stadium access for women a key focus. This pivotal meeting...

Iran are planning to play at the World Cup, with all three group-stage matches in the United States, after Donald Trump gave his blessing, despite...

Iranian soccer officials are set to meet soon with FIFA in Zurich about their World Cup games in the United States in June.

Iranian soccer officials are set to meet with FIFA in Zurich about their World Cup games in the United States in June. Iran’s top soccer official...

With just weeks left for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Iran has finally found its spot in the 2026 World Cup. With a...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. ...

The World Cup kicks off in June, with all three of Iran's initial group stage matches scheduled to take place in the US - some have called for the...

Discussions over Iran's place in the international soccer tournament - set to be held across the US, Canada and Mexico - have been rife amid the...

The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that Iran will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during FIFA’s annual...

“Football unites the world. FIFA unites the world. You unite the world. We unite the world,” Infantino said.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and play its scheduled matches in the United...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) both said they will back Infantino.

Governing body's president also confirms Iran will play World Cup games in United States.

Gianni Infantino insists Iran will compete as scheduled this summer following uncertainty caused by conflict

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a speech at a meeting of world football's governing body in Vancouver, Canada, where Iran were conspicuously...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at the FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team...

Here's a look at Iran's World Cup schedule, which features their group stage games in the U.S.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled on Thursday as he kicked off...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Thursday that Iran will take part in the World Cup and play its originally scheduled matches in the...

Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted.

Iran's place at the World Cup has been in doubt following the United States' attack.

His comments follow recent uncertainty stemming from US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists Iran ‘will be participating’ in the 2026 World Cup in...

Despite regional tensions and the recent US strike, Iran's national team is still expected to compete in the upcoming World Cup hosted by the...

Iran's participation was in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential round of 32 match v US...

Infantino made the remarks at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, saying 'we must unite' through soccer. Iran is the only nation not...

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has defended the decision to sack former Black Stars coach Otto Addo, insisting he was not required to...

Iranian soccer chief, Mehdi Taj, was reportedly denied entry into Canada for a Fifa event in Vancouver this week

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, has been denied entry into Canada ahead of the FIFA Congress

Canada denied entry to an Iranian envoy ahead of a crucial FIFA congress, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions impacting global football...

Iranian football federation officials have been denied access into Canada for a FIFA meeting just weeks before the start of the World Cup. 

Football officials gather in Vancouver on Thursday for FIFA's 76th Congress, weeks before the expanded World Cup kicks off in North America. War in...

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her...

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her “understanding” that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her...

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it is her “understanding” that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead...

Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj has been refused entry into Canada along with his colleagues ahead of the FIFA congress on Thursday

Canada affirmed in statement that 'IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada and have no place in our country'

Iranian state media says Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, a former IRGC commander, and two other Iranian officials were denied...

Physical phone blocking devices, powered by NFC wireless technology, are becoming a popular solution for doomscrolling. Brigid Delaney puts one to...

New Ghana goalkeepers trainer, Dan Gaspar, has expressed excitement after being named on the Black Stars' technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA...

The All Whites now face Iran, Belgium and Egypt and Iran in a tough group G.

Iran's soccer federation was absent from a meeting of soccer leaders in Vancouver on Tuesday, leaving the country's participation in the upcoming Worl

Representatives from Iran's soccer federation were not present Tuesday at the largest formal meeting of Asia's soccer leaders before this summer's...

Daniel Gaspar has been appointed as the goalkeepers’ trainer for Ghana’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

The Italian PM has walked a tightrope between Europe and the US. But the Iran war – and Trump's attacks on her – have changed everythingThe news...

Mohamed Salah will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a hamstring injury, according to Egypt national team director Ibrahim...

Donald Trump’s special envoy Paolo Zampolli has told Italian media there is ‘more than a...

Ghana’s newly appointed Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, is not earning the widely reported $100,000 monthly salary, sources...

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice president Fred Pappoe has thrown his support behind Carlos Queiroz’s appointment as Black...

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed confidence in new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz,...

FIFA has firmly rejected a controversial proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the suggestion coming from a US...

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has clarified that Iranian athletes are welcome to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on American soil...

Discussions over Iran's place in the competition - set to be hosted across the US, Canada and Mexico - have been rife amid the ongoing conflict in...

As the days near for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Iran still finds its 2026 FIFA World Cup participation remains dicey....

Donald Trump responded to media at the Oval Office this week, and was probed on the potential of Italy replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup

Donald Trump's envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer's tournament

Pitso Mosimane has opened up on how close he came to becoming head coach of Ghana’s national team, clarifying that early contact never...

Donald Trump responded to media from the Oval Office this week, when he was probed about the possibility of Italy replacing Iran at this summer's...

No one from United States ‘told them they can't come', Rubio saidIranian delegation members judged to have ties to IRGC may be barredIran's...

Fifa is still aiming for Iran to play at the 2026 World Cup, despite the suggestion of Italy replacing them illustrating how the situation is...

A close ally of Donald Trump's told FIFA to swap Iran with Italy at the World Cup as war continues in the Middle East, mere months before the...

World Cup qualification is over, but uncertainty about Iran participating has led to proposals that Italy could replace the country in North...

An envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly has asked FIFA to add four-time champs in effort to smooth political tension.

Ghana new coach Carlos Queiroz has outlined an ambitious vision for the future, declaring his intention to transform Ghana into “a...

More on Iran's status at the World Cup amidst questions about a potential boycott, and one U.S. official's creative idea to replace them at the...

Italy's sports minister said on Thursday it is "not appropriate" for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: "Qualification is done...

Ghana new coach Otto Addo says he is focused on succeeding at the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament.The global showpiece, to be co-hosted by...

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has chosen to remain tight-lipped over his tactical plans as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The veteran...