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Iran Lion and Sun flag ban, explained: Meaning, history and more to know about banner outlawed at World Cup
Here's what you need to know about the Iran Lion and Sun flag, which FIFA outlawed at games during the 2026 World Cup.
Iran’s team is scheduled to play all its group games in the U.S., but it has set up its home base for the World Cup in Tijuana, Mexico.
Here's what you need to know about Iran's national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun is not at the 2026 World Cup despite being arguably the best player in the country. Here's why.
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Inside Iran's soccer team: A complete roster and more about 2026 World Cup squad
Here's the rundown on the Iranian squad, who are in Group G at this summer's World Cup.
A potential agreement between the United States and Iran could have an impact on the Iranian national team’s logistics at the FIFA World Cup, though no immediate changes have been confirmed. The issue came to light after Iran expressed concerns over their travel schedule during the tournament,
Iran and New Zealand met in Group G as the political turmoil between Iran and the U.S. overshadows the World Cup.
Belgium and Egypt are the favored top two in Group G, so Iran and New Zealand know a victory will feel decisive. The two nations are meeting for just the third time, and for the first time in more than two decades. Iran beat New Zealand 3-0 in a friendly in 2003, and the only other time they met ended in a scoreless draw in 1973.
Elijah Just made history as the first New Zealand player to score two goals in the World Cup. It wasn't quite enough for the team from the bottom of the world to pull off its first-ever win. The All Whites held Iran to 2-2 on Monday night in the Los Angeles area,
