Belgium’s football federation expresses outrage over FIFA’s decision to permit US striker Folarin Balogun to feature in Monday’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, despite the forward receiving a red card in the previous round.

Iran claimed the Greco-Roman team crown at the U20 Asian Wrestling Championships after collecting nine medals in Pattaya, Thailand.

Despite an early exit, an unbeaten run, resilient performances, and a united response to extraordinary logistical challenges and political discrimination, Iran's 2026 World Cup campaign marked both a historic milestone and the coming of age of players.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the national football team as it received a hero’s welcome upon its arrival to Tehran after grappling with restrictions imposed by the co-host, the United States.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has hailed the performance of Iran’s national football team at the 2026 World Cup.

Systemic visa denials, border delays, harassment, and security failures against Iran at the 2026 World Cup hosted by the US expose FIFA's hypocrisy and football's transformation into a NATO geopolitical battleground, leaving an indelible stain.

Iran's national football team thanked the people of Mexico for their hospitality.