Iran national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Iran national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 28 recent stories.
Mbappe and Haaland Set for First National-Team Clash as World Cup Group Stage Reaches Final Round
France-Norway and Belgium-New Zealand headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday at 22:00. Egypt can win Group T and reach the knockout stage for the firs…
Iran Players Leave a Message of Peace After Belgium Draw, but Regime Symbols Draw Attention
Iran’s national team drew 0-0 with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, then left a locker-room message in Los Angeles calling for peace and friendship. The note also carried “Minab 168…
Yamal, Salah, and Helio Varela headline a night of World Cup action
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1, and Cape Verde drew Uruguay 2-2 in a busy World Cup night. Helio Varela became the first Israeli-league player to scor…
Yamal scores early as Spain crush Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in overnight World Cup action, with Lamine Yamal scoring early in his first tournament start. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Hassan Tambakti a…
Yamal scores as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup play, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring in his first start and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. Elsewhere, New Zealand defeated Egypt…
Cape Verde Stuns Again as Belgium and Uruguay Slip in World Cup Action
Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay after Helio Varela of Maccabi Tel Aviv scored a historic equalizer. Belgium were held 0-0 by Iran, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to move toward…
Salah Inspires Egypt to First-Ever World Cup Win
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver on June 22, 2026, for its first World Cup win ever. Mohamed Salah scored and assisted, and Egypt moved to the top of Group Z with four poin…
Belgium and Iran Play Out Goalless Draw as Qualification Remains Open
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 at the World Cup on Sunday, with Alireza Beiranvand starring for Iran. A disallowed Mehdi Taremi goal and Nathan Ngoy’s red card were key moments, and qu…
Iran Fans Face Boos and Anti-Regime Protests Again in Los Angeles
Iran was booed again during its anthem before a 2026 World Cup match against Belgium in Los Angeles. Outside SoFi Stadium, 300 to 500 anti-regime protesters demonstrated, while re…
World Cup Day 11: Spain Need a Win, Iran Face Another Political Test
World Cup 2026 Day 11 features Spain needing a win over Saudi Arabia after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde. Iran play Belgium in Inglewood amid political tension, while Uruguay, New Ze…
Spain leans on Lamine Yamal, while Iran braces for boos
Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde has deepened pressure on a team relying heavily on injured teenager Lamine Yamal. The preview also says Belgium faces Iran in Los Angeles, where I…
Fan Says FIFA Security Forced Him to Remove Israeli Flag at World Cup Match
A fan says FIFA security forced him to remove an Israeli flag during Iran, New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup in a 2,2 draw. He says FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s team singled…
World Cup fan violence spreads as FIFA faces criticism over ticketing
Fan violence at the World Cup intensified after clashes involving supporters of Iran, New Zealand, Algeria and Argentina. FIFA is facing sharp criticism over ticket allocation and…
Infantino Visits Iran’s Locker Room After Tense 2-2 Draw With New Zealand
FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited Iran’s locker room after its 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles. The team was booed by parts of the crowd, while Iranian players and…
Iran vs. New Zealand Match Becomes Stage for Political Protest and Support
Iran’s 2:2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles turned into a political flashpoint, with protests outside the stadium and divided symbolism inside it. Demonstrators opposed FIFA’s…
Iran’s World Cup opener becomes a public rebuke of the regime
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in its 2026 World Cup opener, but the match was overshadowed by anti-regime protests in California. Fans booed the anthem, waved opposition and Isra…
Iran, Belgium and Saudi Arabia all drop points in a dramatic World Cup night
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand amid anti-regime protests in the stands. Belgium and Saudi Arabia also drew, 1-1 with Egypt and Uruguay respectively, as favorites dropped points in…
New Zealand and Iran share a thrilling 2-2 draw in Los Angeles
New Zealand and Iran drew 2-2 in Los Angeles at the 2026 World Cup after both sides twice took the lead. Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand, while Ramin Rezaeian and Mehdi M…
Elijah Just stuns the world as New Zealand makes World Cup history
Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand against Iran in a 2-2 World Cup match on June 16, 2026. His brace, both assisted by Chris Wood, made him the first New Zealander to score…
Iran team met by exiles waving the pre-revolution flag in Los Angeles
Dozens of Iranian exiles greeted Iran's national team at Los Angeles airport with the former regime's flag. The team is in the United States for its World Cup matches, and exile N…
Belgium and Egypt Open World Cup Group B With 0-0 Draw in Seattle
Belgium and Egypt played to a 0-0 draw in their opening Group B match at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle. The game featured Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah and Omar Ma…
World Cup stories go beyond the pitch, from fan culture to political protests
The World Cup has produced stories beyond football, including fan culture, historic results and political protests. Japan's supporters, Curaçao's historic debut and demonstrations…
Iran’s Top Striker Is Left Out of the World Cup Squad After Clash With the Regime
Iran has left star striker Sardar Azmoun out of its World Cup squad, with the omission tied to his political stance rather than fitness. The 31-year-old forward, a former Zenit St…
World Cup Day 5: Spain Opens Against Cape Verde as Iran’s Match Draws Political Attention
Spain begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against debutant Cape Verde, while Belgium faces Egypt and Uruguay plays Saudi Arabia. The day’s most politically charged match is Iran ve…
Iran Arrives in the U.S. for the First Time as World Cup Tensions Shadow Opening Match
Iran arrived in the United States for the first time ahead of its opening World Cup match, after relocating its training camp to Mexico and receiving 24-hour entry visas. Mehdi Ta…
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi Says He Does Not Feel the “Warmth and Unity” of the World Cup
Mehdi Taremi said Iran does not feel the expected World Cup atmosphere of warmth and unity as it prepares to face New Zealand in two days. He urged a separation of politics and sp…
Body Found in Car Near Iran's Training Site in Mexico
A decomposed body was found in a car near Iran's World Cup training site in Tijuana, Mexico. Preliminary findings say the victim showed signs of violence, and the team is under he…
Body Found Near Iran Team Training Site in Tijuana Raises Security Alarm
A decomposed body was found in a car near Iran’s World Cup training base in Tijuana, Mexico, on June 13, 2026. Mexican police said the body was wrapped in a black bag and showed s…