With tensions easing, Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation remains uncertain, as FIFA, politics, and regional dynamics collide.
Iran’s World Cup Status in Doubt Amid Ceasefire
Iran Women’s Team Defections Shake the World Stage
From silent protests to daring escapes, Iran’s women footballers turned a tournament into a global story of courage, politics, and survival.
Iran Women’s Team Sends SOS After Tournament Drama
Iran’s women’s team protested, faced threats, and signaled SOS in Australia—now their fate is uncertain amid calls for asylum.
Score Without Celebrating: Iran’s Football Voices
As protests spread across Iran, footballers are turning goals, silence and visibility into acts of resistance and solidarity with the people.
Israel vs. Iran: A Football Rivalry Frozen in Time
From dominant wins to political fallout, a look back at the intense football rivalry between Israel and Iran before geopolitics ended it all.