Iran Football Team
Iran fans on emotional rollercoaster after World Cup draw with Egypt
Iran holds Egypt to a spirited 1-1 draw despite disrupted World Cup preparations caused by war, but missed automatic qualification. Team Melli now awaits other results, hoping to reach the knockout stage for the first time.
June 27, 2026
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Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico
Middle East war erupted when the United States and Israel started bombing Iran on February 28; an April 8 ceasefire, which largely halted the fighting, has come under strain from recent exchanges of fire.
June 7, 2026
Iran expect to hear about US World Cup visas this week
Iran says it expects a response this week on US World Cup visa applications for its football squad, whose group-stage matches are scheduled in the United States despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
May 29, 2026