Iran’s Foreign Ministry has praised the national football team after its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage ended, saying the players had endured “inhumane and unprecedented pressures”.

Following a 1-1 draw against Egypt, Iran awaits end of group stage to learn World Cup fate

Iran drew with Egypt after a 93rd-minute goal was ruled out but may still qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams

Iran's draw with Egypt involved protests, controversial calls and high emotions, and yet again Iran are not in control of their own destiny

Iran, who played their three group-stage matches at World Cup 2026, now face a wait to know if they will reach last 32.

Iran's World Cup journey ended with a controversial 1-1 draw against Egypt, a result that left players and coach Amir Ghalenoei feeling "very unfairly" treated. A late disallowed…

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight…

LOS ANGELES, June 27 : Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout phase for the first time came to an agonising end on Saturday after Austria's last-gasp equaliser against…

Their final appearance illuminated the complex and sometimes contradictory impulses of sport and politics and national identity

After two late goals in another game sealed Iran’s fate, Team Melli was left to rue one of the most brutal exits in World Cup history.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has praised the national football team after its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage ended, saying the players had endured “inhumane and…

This is the second World Cup that comes after deadly nationwide protests inside Iran, and the first one amid a war

The odds were stacked against them, but despite their loss, fans from across the globe are showing their love for the Iranian team.

Three draws, an undefeated elimination, and a dream that ostensibly ended with Austria’s 96th-minute goal. Iran’s football team conclude ...

The Islamic Republic's journey in the global tournament ended over the weekend after a cruel group-stage exit, but fans have rallied around the team

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

The Iranian national team has left North America, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials, flashes…

Iran's national football team departed North America on Tuesday after narrowly missing a place in the World Cup knockout stage, ending a tournament...