IRAN AT 2026 WORLD CUP
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Belgium routs US, but FIFA's political capitulation to White House overshadows the game
Belgium's 4-1 win ended the US World Cup run, but FIFA's politically driven reversal of striker Balogun's suspension, enabled by White House pressure, exposed deep governance failures and set a damaging precedent that overshadowed the match.
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2026 World Cup: Iran prepares to depart Mexico after 24-day stay in Tijuana
Iran's national football team is set to end its 24-day stay in Mexico on Tuesday after being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
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From Strait of Hormuz to World Cup stage, Iranians never back down or relinquish their rights
From the World Cup pitch to the strategic waters of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's unwavering resistance and rules-based approach in the face of US bullying demonstrate that coercion can never compel the nation to yield, retreat, or surrender its sovereign rights.
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Taremi tops aerial duels, Beiranvand among leading goalkeepers after World Cup group stage
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emerged among the standout individual performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage despite Team Melli's early exit from the tournament.
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Iran FM spox praises national football team for defying pressures at World Cup
The spokesman emphasized that the team's true gift to the nation went beyond the final score.
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Iran's World Cup dream ends after late Austria goal denies historic knockout berth
Iran's bid to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time ended in heartbreaking fashion.
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Taremi blasts FIFA after VAR heartbreak leaves Team Melli's knockout hopes hanging
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said FIFA has failed his team after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt left Team Melli relying on results elsewhere to secure a historic place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
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Explainer: Team Melli's scenarios to reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage–and make history
Despite travel restrictions and logistical issues, Iran remains on the verge of historic World Cup knockout qualification, with victory over Egypt guaranteeing advancement and even a draw or defeat keeping mathematical hopes alive.
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