PLDC - The Iranian Football Federation has announced that a high-profile friendly match between Iran and Portugal is now “almost finalized,” as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
PLDC - FIFA has officially released the dates, venues, and kick-off times for Iran’s group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that Team Melli will play all three of its matches in the United States.
PLDC - Team Melli has learned its group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following Friday’s official draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
PLDC - Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of the Iran national football team, along with Omid Jamali, Head of the International Department of the Iran Football Federation, will travel to the United States to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw ceremony.
PLDC - Iran’s campaign at the 2025 FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in the Philippines came to an end after a 3–1 defeat to Italy in the final Group D match on Sunday.
PLDC - Iran’s football federation has decided not to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., after several senior officials were refused U.S. visas.
PLDC - Iran’s U17 team came from behind to record a 3–1 victory over Palestine on Friday in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group D match.
PLDC - Iran’s national team will be in Pot 2 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage draw, which will take place on December 5. With the seeding pots now confirmed, the path toward forming the 12 groups for the expanded 48-team tournament is officially set.