Iran show resilience against Belgium;

Epic Ali Beiro, stands tall

TEHRAN – Iran produced a disciplined and courageous performance to hold Belgium to a goalless draw in Group G, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emerging as the hero of the night. Yet despite earning a valuable point against one of the tournament favorites, Team Melli may ultimately look back on the result as a missed opportunity.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran, Belgium share the spoils in 2026 FIFA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran's national football team and Belgium shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their second Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.

Iran suffer third loss in 2026 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Belgium 3-2 (25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 17-25, 15-12) in Pool 2 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Brasilia, Brazil on Sunday.

Iran beat Gambia in friendly

TEHRAN – Team Melli signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octane friendly in Antalya, Turkey..

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran handed a favorable Group at 2026 World Cup, expert says

TEHRAN - Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable.