Fans say Iran’s team should be proud despite its heartbreaking World Cup knockout
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — The Iranian national team left North America on Tuesday, departing from its World Cup…
Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup
Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a…
World Cup ‘Pride Match’ sees Iran and Egypt face off
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags on Friday for a World…
Iran, FIFA decline to comment on ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Before coach Amir Ghalenoei or goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand answered any questions Thursday ahead of Iran’s…
Iran’s World Cup team has US travel restrictions eased
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the…
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw…
Revolutionary Guard claim is ‘outright lie’, says Iran’s football federation
US claims that an individual with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) tried to join the…
Iran still being treated poorly by US at World Cup, coach says
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says that although his team is still being treated unfairly…
US says Iran knew team would have to leave shortly after match
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced…
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the…
Protests and watch parties await Iran’s World Cup match
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community…
Iran’s World Cup experience is less joyful amid war, team captain says
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience…