Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Jun 03, 2026

Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday before travelling to Mexico on Saturday,...

Iran winger Mehdi Torabi's US visa expires after FIFA World Cup opener

Jun 17, 2026

The Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) stated on Tuesday (local time) that winger Mehdi Torabi's visa had expired following a single visit to the United...

Iran to play FIFA World Cup 2026, sets conditions for hosts

May 10, 2026

Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) on Saturday said the country's men's national team will compete in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin in...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran retain Amir Ghalenoei as head coach until AFC Asian Cup 2027

Jul 13, 2026

The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has extended head coach Amir Ghalenoei's contract until the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in...

"We will certainly not travel to America": FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico

Mar 17, 2026

The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. The tournament will feature 104 matches, beginning at Mexico City...