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Kozo Tashima runs for FIFA presidency, cites treatment of Iran team
Iran football legend Hamid Alidousti passes away at age 70
Iran to face Palestine in November international friendly
Iran to compete in Basra four-nation tournament in November
Iran falls to Russia in friendly international
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Kozo Tashima runs for FIFA presidency, cites treatment of Iran team
FIFA Council member Kozo Tashima has announced his candidacy for the presidency, challenging Gianni Infantino and citing issues including travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup team.
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Iran national team prepares for friendly test against Russia
The Iran national football team, with just one win in their last five matches, prepares for a friendly against Russia in Kazan. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has described the current spell as difficult.
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Iran fall to 3-1 friendly defeat against Uzbekistan
Iran's national football team suffered a 3-1 friendly defeat in Fergana, with Eldor Shomurodov scoring twice for Uzbekistan and an own goal sealing the loss.
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Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand seeks medical exemption from military service
Iran's first-choice goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has requested a medical review of his conscription file, citing hand tattoos and a ligament injury, as he is officially classified as a soldier from September 2025.
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Jahanbakhsh and Ghoddos ruled out of Iran's friendlies against Uzbekistan and Russia
Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Saman Ghoddos will miss Iran's upcoming friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Russia due to injury, the Football Federation of Iran has confirmed.
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Andranik Teymourian leaves Iran national team coaching staff
Former Iran international Andranik Teymourian has ended his role as an assistant coach, leaving Amir Ghalenoei's staff ahead of the AFC Asian Cup preparations.
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History
Iran compete on the international stage under the AFC confederation. The team qualified for the 2026 World Cup via their qualifying campaign. Their best previous World Cup finish is Group stage.