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Iran vs Nigeria LIVE: Friendly result and latest updates as Super Eagles win

Team Melli face the Super Eagles in Turkey

Evening Standard

Iran vs Qatar live stream: how to watch Asian Cup 2023 semi-final online from anywhere

Here's how to watch an Iran vs Qatar live stream and catch the 2023 Asian Cup semi-final from anywhere, with Mehdi Taremi set to return for Team Melli's clash with the tournament hosts.

TechRadar

Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal.

Al Jazeera

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What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now?

Even before the World Cup, male athletes had been joining in the protests. But now they’ve done so at the foremost global tournament, and Iranian fans say they are worried for ‘Team Melli’ and what they might face on their return. Ari Honarvar reports

The Independent UK

What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now?

The Independent UK

Fans say Iran vs USA game an opportunity for ‘stronger bonds’

For two fans at the World Cup, football is a reminder that individuals are more than the countries they come from.

Al Jazeera

Iran World Cup showdown with U.S. overshadowed by protests against Islamic regime

DOHA, Qatar — When Ramin Rezaeian scored his first World Cup goal to seal Iran's victory over Wales last week — just the country's second tournament win in 24 years — it should have been a moment of pure joy.

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U.S. World Cup Calculus Is Simple, Even If Iran Prelude Is Anything But

The U.S. knows it’s into the knockout stage with a win, but its prep has been derailed by a social media controversy and press conference that veered into the surreal.

Sports Illustrated

What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now?

The Independent UK

What Iran’s Win vs. Wales Means for USMNT’s World Cup Outlook

After Team Melli’s dramatic win against Wales, the United States faces England on Friday with a clearer picture of how to advance from Group B.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2022: Wales vs Iran match preview

Veterans from both sides will hold the key in what could be a fast-paced, box-to-box match.

Al Jazeera

Wales vs Iran prediction and odds as Gareth Bale and co aim to build on USA draw at 2022 FIFA World

The Inside Track brings you the best betting tips, odds and predictions as Wales prepare for their second group B clash where they face Iran who were thrashed by England in the opener

Football London

Wales vs Iran simulated to get a 2022 FIFA World Cup score prediction

Wales face Iran in the second game of their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign, so Wales Online simulated the clash to try and predict the final score.

Wales Online

Bobby Ghosh: Iran’s regime is already a big loser at the World Cup

There is a long tradition of authoritarian states using soccer’s World Cup to distract attention — domestic and foreign alike — from their tyranny. The Islamic Republic milked buckets of self-serving propaganda out of the national team’s participation in the quadrennial competition, never more than in 1998 when Iran beat…

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Iran’s World Cup team shuns national anthem to back protests at home

Iran’s football team refused to sing their national anthem at their opening World Cup game against England on Monday, a gesture widely seen as a pledge of support for anti-government protests back home.

Sports Illustrated

Iran’s World Cup Presence Is One of Protest and Polarization

As tensions flare at home, there are factions who don’t think Iran should be at the World Cup at all, but Team Melli is there, and its stance is being projected to a global audience.

Sports Illustrated

England Dominates Iran With Six-Goal Show in Group B Opener

Bukayo Saka led the way with two goals for the Three Lions in a commanding 6–2 win over Team Melli to kick off their World Cup campaign.

The Guardian - UK

Jahanbakhsh accuses English media of trying to destabilise Iran at World Cup

The Iran captain said asking about the protests back home would undermine his team and did not confirm if the players will sing the national anthem

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Al Jazeera

Iran names World Cup 2022 squad

Iran is hoping to make it out of the group stages for the first time in its history.

Sports Illustrated

Iran World Cup Preview: Amid Turmoil, Veteran Squad Aims High in Qatar

Team Melli nearly got out of a group with Spain and Portugal four years ago, but it’ll be up against more than just tough opposition in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Iran: Asia’s top-ranked team hoping for a good show at World Cup

Iran hopes to advance to the knockouts for the first time despite some turmoil in the lead-up to the tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Iran hope to spin chaos into gold at World Cup with Queiroz’s comeback

Team Melli’s 1-0 win over Uruguay has raised hopes of dealing a black eye to Group B despite controversy surrounding the coach

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