team melli

2026-07-25 20:06

By Masoud Hossein

Kapogianni: we made history, but personal interests stood in our way

TEHRAN - Former Iran women's national basketball team head coach Eleni Kapogianni has opened up about her memorable yet challenging spell in charge, revealing that personal agendas within Iranian basketball ultimately convinced her to walk away despite the team's historic progress.

بازی تیم ملی ایران و بلژیک - امیر قلعه نویی

2026-07-12 14:11

Ghalenoei remains as Iran head coach despite World Cup disappointment

TEHRAN - Amir Ghalenoei will remain head coach of the Iran national football team and will lead Team Melli into the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, despite the country's disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

دیدار تدارکاتی تیم ملی والیبال نشسته برابر مصر

2026-07-08 14:19

Iran defeat Egypt in Sitting Volleyball World Championship warm-up

TEHRAN – Iran's men's national sitting volleyball team made an impressive start to their preparations for the World Championship by defeating Egypt in straight sets in a friendly match ahead of the tournament in China.

2026-07-05 21:29

Iran defeat Syria at 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran have completed the 2-0 sweep over Syria, following the 73-52 victory earlier today at the Prince Hamza stadium in Jordan.

2026-07-04 11:37

Iran volleyball coach Totolo lauds performance in 2026 VNL Week2

TEHRAN – Iran men's volleyball team assistant coach Tomaso Totolo believes the team have made significant progress in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL), insisting the only thing missing is more victories.

2026-07-01 11:52

Alipourian: Our goal is to secure a 2028 Paralympic berth

TEHRAN - Davoud Alipourian, captain of Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team, says the squad’s objectives at the 2026 World Sitting Volleyball Championships are to claim the world title and secure qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

2026-06-29 23:25

By Habib Ahmadzadeh

Iran’s Trojan Horse in US: Team Melli's presence in WC

TEHRAN– Without a doubt, this is the first time in history that a country has hosted the World Cup while simultaneously attacking another nation—a nation, as it happens, that is a guest in that very tournament.

Iran are in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand and are scheduled to play all of their games in the United States

2026-06-29 21:19

By Hossein Amiri

Eliminated on Paper. Victorious in Character.

How did the US lay landmines for Iran's football team inside the 2026 World Cup?

TEHRAN – The scoreboard says Iran's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in the group stage. History will record three draws against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt before Team Melli narrowly missed a place in the knockout rounds. Yet numbers alone cannot tell the story of Iran's campaign in North America.

2026-06-27 18:52

Iran crowned champions of CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 8-1 on Saturday to win the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026.

2026-06-27 08:40

By Masoud Hossein

Iran held by Egypt but remain hopeful for knockout stage

TEHRAN - Iran national football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

2026-06-26 21:16

Iran suffer third straight defeat in 2026 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran's winless run at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) continued on Friday as Team Melli fell to Japan.

2026-06-25 20:43

2026 VNL: Iran fall short to U.S.

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a straight-sets defeat against the United States in Week 2 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Thursday, losing 25-23, 25-20, 31-29.

2026-06-22 00:35

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.

2026-06-17 21:12

New Tehran mural depicts Minab’s martyred children in Team Melli jerseys

TEHRAN- A new large-scale mural titled "Kids Are Not Targets" was unveiled on Wednesday at Tehran Rah-Ahan Square, featuring a depiction of the martyred children of Minab

2026-06-17 13:35

Iran face tough test after New Zealand’s draw

TEHRAN - Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign began with a dramatic 2-2 draw against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, a result that highlighted both the resilience and the vulnerabilities of Team Melli. While Iran showed character by twice coming from behind, the match also exposed defensive weaknesses that could become a major concern as tougher challenges await in Group G.

2026-06-16 06:43

By Masoud Hossein

Iran held by New Zealand in 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

TEHRAN - Iran national football team and New Zealand shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener early Tuesday.

2026-06-13 12:03

Iran learn fate at 2026 IWBF World Championships

TEHRAN - Wheelchair Basketball Canada hosted the Official Draw for the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Friday afternoon, revealing the competition groups and opening matchups that will shape the path to the podium this September.