The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been…

A divisive collision of geopolitics and sports is playing out in a community with emotional ties to two countries at war, setting the stage for drama and protest that will go…

Several Iranian officials forced to watch game against New Zealand on TV in Mexico after being denied entry to US

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei calls his team the most oppressed at the 2026 World Cup, citing US visa denials for 11 staff and forced cross-border travel from

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The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four…

A FIFA chief has called out the treatment of Iran at this summer's World Cup after the team's build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict with the United…

Iranian Americans are torn between supporting their football team and protesting Tehran’s regime