Rarely has a team arrived at a World Cup carrying as much political baggage as Iran. Until this week, the host nation, the United States, had been at war with the country. The tea ...

Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history, Messi-Ronaldo final hopes rise.

As Iran prepares to make its return to the World Cup next Monday, many Iranians across the world are experiencing the same conflicting emotions.

Before kick-off, Iranian players presented white roses to their American counterparts as a gesture of peace, in a moment ...

Gianni Infantino has made great play of FIFA’s influence over host nations in the past, but when it came to the United States ...

The Egypt v Iran World Cup 2026 match in Seattle has been dubbed the "Pride Match" by local organisers, with FIFA confirming ...

Why Iran's flag has caused some controversy for fans attending the World Cup in North America.

A growing divide between fans and team, coupled with economic hardship and war, has dampened the mood Abbas Kiarostami, the late Iranian director, made a film called Life, and Nothing More …, set ...