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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.

Bangkok Post

'I Hope They Will Pray For Us.': Frustrated Iran Team Makes Emotional Appeal Before World Cup Opener

Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand is overshadowed by tensions linked to US-Iran conflict, affecting team preparations and atmosphere.

International Business Times UK

The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign

WORLD CUP 2026: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening game in Los Angeles against New Zealand on Monday and, as Kieran Jackson explains,…

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Iran striker says political tension has undermined World Cup joy

IRAN striker Mehdi Taremi has said political tension because of the conflict with the US has "undermined the joy" of the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Iran take centre stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

LOS ANGELES - Iran will take centre stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener

Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in this year’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran's World Cup journey is proving difficult. Captain Mehdi Taremi highlights disruptions caused by the ongoing war with co-host United States. The team faced relocation and visa issues. Coach Amir Ghalenoei notes these conditions impact focus. Despite challenges, the team aims to bring joy to all Iranians.

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Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay attention to any of the hype."

Bangkok Post

Iran's World Cup experience 'undermined': captain

Iran's team leaders spoke to reporters after arriving in the US a day before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand.

AAP

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticises Fifa over impact of USA war at World Cup 2026

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s ongoing war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

The Independent UK

Sardar Azmoun’s World Cup absence for political reasons divides opinion in Iran

Few would believe the forward’s omission is unconnected to his actions protesting against the Iranian regime on social media

The Guardian - UK

Iran 2026 World Cup Preview: Defiant Squad Targeting History

Iran’s World Cup dreams has been thrust into doubt for reasons far beyond their control.

Sports Illustrated

Infantino insists Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite US war

Iranian football federation previously asked for World Cup games to be moved away from the US

The Independent UK

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Iran to attend World Cup draw after reversing its planned boycott

Iran has reversed its boycott of the World Cup draw, with team representatives due to attend the event in Washington DC

The Independent UK

Report: Iran coach to attend World Cup draw despite federation boycott

Iran's national team coach plans to attend the 2026 World Cup draw Friday in Washington

The Guardian - UK

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

The Guardian - UK

Mehdi Taremi key on and off field to Iran’s World Cup knockout dream

Striker is an outspoken talisman who will have to be at his best if national side are to get out of group stage in 2026

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The Guardian - AU

Socceroos must rise to new challenges facing the traditional Asian heavyweights

Australia’s status as one of Asia’s strongest football sides cannot be taken for granted as less heralded teams continue to emerge

Al Jazeera

Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in dramatic Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Hosts and holders win a thrilling high-tempo clash to book a place in the final against Jordan.

Al Jazeera

Iran vs Qatar: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal preview

Qatar prepare for ‘toughest test’ in their defence of the Asian Cup as they face Iran in the semifinal.

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Iran coach Ghalenoei targets historic Asian Cup win against Qatar

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei views the 2023 Asian Cup as a crucial opportunity for the veteran players in his squad. They face Qatar in the semifinals.

Al Jazeera

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.

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