Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war

Iran's football federation announced on Tuesday its national team's schedule for the group stage of the World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for…

Iran faces visa hurdles and rising tensions as its team travels late to the US for 2026 World Cup group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, with staff barred entry.

Iran's football federation announced on Tuesday its national team's schedule for the group stage of the World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for…

June 10 : Iran threatened to halt its matches at the World Cup if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at stadiums, Iranian media…

World Cup 2026 begins on Thursday, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. They next face Belgium at the same venue on June 21…

Iran's World Cup campaign has yet to begin, but the tournament's political tensions are already threatening to spill onto the field. Iranian...

One of the most significant political and identity disputes surrounding Iran’s football team at the 2026 World Cup centers on the flag t ...

Even before a ball has been kicked, the tension has been clear among not only supporters but team members, too

The U.S.-Israeli war has left fans torn between excitement, anger at Tehran’s crackdown on protesters and concern that Washington’s bombing campaign has gone too far.

Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war

LOS ANGELES: When Iran kick off their World Cup campaign next week in Los Angeles, Iranian-American businessman Ehsan Shafi will be in the stands cheering on Team Melli, a rare…