From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.

After two late goals in another game sealed Iran’s fate, Team Melli was left to rue one of the most brutal exits in World Cup ...

Iran’s World Cup ended on the cruellest note, and when the players returned to Tehran, the first thought on their minds was ...

Pardoned Iranian nuclear negotiator sues FIFA over team’s World Cup loss against Egypt - Exclusive: Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi, ...

The FOX Sports broadcast of the FIFA World Cup clash between Iran and New Zealand sparked controversy this week.

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — The Iranian national team left North America on Tuesday, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials, ...

An Iranian political scientist has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Fifa, its president, Gianni Infantino, and unnamed Fifa officials, alleging that Iran's national team was subjected to ...

Iran tied Egypt 1-1 at Seattle Stadium, and had to quickly leave the country. But the team let it be known how they feel ...

The US government is softening its stance on the Iranian national team entering the United States before its third World Cup ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran's first World Cup match Monday, calling for change in Tehran and waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flag, while ...

Iran is playing at a disadvantage during the 2026 World Cup by having to deal with broken promises from FIFA and the U.S. government.

The Iranian men’s national football team will attempt on Friday to advance into the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...