President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Iranian athletes’ winning the world runner-up title at the 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports in Brazil reflects the determination, and competence of Iran’s youth.

Iran’s Team Melli is the “most oppressed team in FIFA World Cup history,” says head coach Amir Ghalenoei.

Iran’s football team members were stopped at the Los Angeles airport after their 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Iran's national football team begins their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their Group G opener on Tuesday.

The FIFA World Cup in North America is facing a boycott due to the US's human rights violations and wars abroad, and is facing criticism for its aggression against Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela

Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub says he has been denied a visa to enter the United States for the FIFA World Cup, highlighting concerns over restrictions affecting Palestinian officials amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.

The United States is obligated to adhere to FIFA regulations regarding the issuance of visas, Iranian national team manager Mehdi Mohammadnabi said, as ongoing visa denials disrupt Team Melli's preparations for the 2026 World Cup.