Iran said Wednesday it would now send representatives to the World Cup finals draw in Washington, reversing an earlier decision to boycott the event over visa issues.
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Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa controversy
Iran is to boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, the Iranian football federation announced on Friday. “We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sports and the members of the Iranian delegation will […]
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Inter striker Mehdi Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict
Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi has been stranded in Tehran due to the conflict between Iran and Israel and will miss the start of the FIFA Club World Cup
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Iranians’ World Cup dream crushed by U.S. travel ban
A year out from kick-off, Iranian soccer fans are watching their World Cup dream slip away after a U.S. travel ban barred them from entering the land of “Great Satan” to cheer on their team.
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World Cup 2026 qualifying: Political football as Iran reached finals
Iran became the second Asian side to secure its place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.
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World Cup 2026 qualifying: South Korea moves a step closer
A 3-1 win at Kuwait left South Korea comfortably top of Group B with four wins and a draw after five matches.
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Iran late show at Asian Cup
Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty to give Iran a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan.
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Asian Cup: Iran ‘more united’ after reaching quarterfinals on penalties
Iran survived extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria on penalties.
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Where to watch soccer
Here are places fans gather with friends to watch the national team’s biggest game in eight years. Many local pro teams — including several listed below — will host viewing parties at stadiums and/or affiliated bars and restaurants. Don’t see you venue? Email Soccer America or tweet @SoccerAmerica with details of your favorite place to watch […]
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USA foes to look forward to: England and Iran
The USA will open Group B play Nov. 21, the first day of 2022 World Cup play, against the European playoff winner Wales, Scotland or Ukraine. It faces England Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, and Iran on Nov. 29. England The good news: There may not be another group of players the USA is […]