Iran Football Team
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Iran hits back at Donald Trump's 'life and safety' comments ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Football | Mar 14, 2026, 11:22 AM ISTThe Iran football team took to social media and hit back at Donald Trump's recent comments, where he welcomed Iran to the FIFA World Cup 2026 but advised the players against it for their own health and safety.
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South Korea, Iran set to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022
Football | Jan 25, 2022, 01:52 PM ISTIran is on top of Group A with 16 points from six games with South Korea two points behind in the second of the two automatic qualification spots, eight ahead of United Arab Emirates (UAE) in third.
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Women's Asian Cup draw: India clubbed alongside China, Chinese Taipei, Iran
Cricket | Oct 28, 2021, 03:53 PM ISTHosts India were on Thursday handed a tough draw at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup as they were clubbed alongside China, Chinese Taipei and Iran.
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Football leagues to resume with no spectators: Iran president Rouhani
Football | May 17, 2020, 10:49 AM ISTRouhani stressed on Saturday that the competition will resume under the terms of a strict health protocol.
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Unable to receive FIFA financial support due to sanctions, says Iran
Football | Apr 27, 2020, 09:54 AM ISTFFIRI has serious problems with regard to receiving financial assistance from FIFA, as broad US restrictions on Iran's banking system are still in force.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Costa scores again, Spain beat Iran 1-0
Football | Jun 21, 2018, 10:44 AM ISTIt was far from a beautiful win, but the Diego Costa goal was enough to make Spain coach Fernando Hierro smile.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain eye first win, face Iran
Football | Jun 20, 2018, 01:34 PM ISTSpain tied 3-3 with Portugal on Friday in their first World Cup 2018 match under newly-minted head coach Hierro.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 win over Morocco in group stage
Football | Jun 15, 2018, 11:14 PM ISTIt was Iran's second win in 13 matches at the World Cup, and Asia's first since the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Asian giants Iran aim for winning start against Morocco in Group B
Football | Jun 15, 2018, 07:16 AM ISTAsian giants Iran will aim to rewrite history when they face Morocco in a Group B match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Sochi.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Unbeaten in qualifying, Iran faces tougher test
Football | Jun 11, 2018, 01:23 PM ISTIran's route to the round of 16 from Group B could be blocked by defending European champion Portugal and 2010 World Cup winner Spain.
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FIFA World Cup 2018, Team Profile: Iran face tough challenge ahead
Football | Jun 02, 2018, 04:19 PM ISTIran's best chance of points in Group B comes against Morocco, with European Champions Portugal and World Cup favourites Spain likely to provide a much sterner test in what is a tough group.
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FIFA WORLD CUP 2018: Guide to Group B of the World Cup
Football | Jun 02, 2018, 06:35 PM ISTSpain, Portugal, Iran and Morocco are the part of Group B in FIFA World Cup 2018.