Iran, Egypt and World Cup
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Egypt face Iran in their final group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle today. Mohamed Salah’s Egypt are in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages and are hoping to secure top spot in Group G with a win. Iran could still finish in any ...
The U.S. launched strikes on missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran on June 26, hours before the Iran vs. Egypt World Cup match.
U.S. officials accused the president of Iran’s soccer federation of having ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
For Iran’s national soccer team, Saturday is a critical juncture in a long, winding and obstacle-laced journey the team has been on since the end of February and the start of th
The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States.
"May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations," the team's message concluded.
By Hatem Maher INGLEWOOD, California June 20 (Reuters) - Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised their increasingly difficult preparation conditions for Sunday's World Cup match against Belgium, questioning why U.
Despite a war disrupting its soccer infrastructure, visa issues and travel restrictions, Iran will enter its final game of World Cup group play with a chance to move into the knockout round.
