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,...

FIFA WC: Iran beat Mali 2-0 in final pre-tournament friendly; to leave for Tijuana

Jun 05, 2026

Goals from midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi and right back Ramin Rezaeian gave Iraq their third win in four friendlies this year.

Iran book 2022 Qatar World Cup berth with 1-0 win over Iraq

Jan 27, 2022

Tehran [Iran], January 27 : The Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday booked the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 berth with a win over...

Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in World Cup warm-ups

Jun 10, 2026

Iraq suffered a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly in Bridgeville, Illinois, on Wednesday.

"Our request to FIFA to relocate Iran's WC games from US to Mexico still valid": Iran Sports Minister

Apr 05, 2026

Iran, which qualified for the 48-team tournament are slotted in Group G. Iran are scheduled to play its FIFA World Cup fixtures in Los...

Messi scores as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in World Cup warm-up friendly

Jun 10, 2026

Defending champions Argentina concluded their FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations in emphatic fashion, securing a 3-0 win over Iceland in their final warm-up friendly...