Without Sardar Azmoun, With Dennis Dargahi: Iran Announce 30-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup Camp
PLDC - Iran national team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 30-man squad for the 2026 World Cup camp in Turkey.
Farhad Majidi’s Al Bataeh Relegated from UAE Pro League
PLDC - Al Bataeh were relegated from the UAE Pro League after a 1-1 draw against Shabab Al Ahli in the final week of the season.
Macedonia and Angola Cancel Friendlies Against Iran Over Political Concerns
PLDC - Iran’s national football team has reportedly suffered a setback in its plans for upcoming training camp friendlies in Turkey, with North Macedonia and Angola withdrawing from scheduled matches.
Mediation Efforts for Azmoun’s Return to Team Melli
PLDC - As Iran prepares for the 2026 World Cup, new reports suggest a possible return for Sardar Azmoun to the national team.
Shabab Al Ahli 3-0 Tractor FC: Farewell to Asia’s Elite [VIDEO]
PLDC - Tractor FC were eliminated from the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ after a 3-0 defeat to Shabab Al Ahli on Tuesday.
Team Melli Falls to Nigeria in World Cup Preparations [VIDEO]
PLDC - Iran’s national football team suffered a 2–1 defeat against Nigeria in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Islamic Republic Reportedly Seizes Assets of Alireza Faghani, Mohsen Yeganeh, and Sardar Azmoun
PLDC - In the continuation of pressure on critical athletes and artists, state-affiliated media reported that the Islamic Republic has seized the assets of Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Faghani—two prominent figures in Iranian football—as well as Mohsen Yeganeh.
Tehran City Council Decides to Rename Ali Daei Boulevard
PLDC - A spokesperson for Tehran City Council announced that the body has decided to rename Ali Daei Boulevard.
Mehdi Taremi Swaps Shirts with Israeli Larissa Player Goni Naor in Greece
PLDC - Israeli Channel 5 has reported that Goni Naor, the Israeli midfielder of Larissa, exchanged shirts with Mehdi Taremi, the Iran national team striker, after Larissa’s goalless draw against Olympiacos.
Sardar Azmoun Dropped from Iran Squad After Meeting Dubai Ruler, Mehdi Torabi Called Up
PLDC - The Iranian Football Federation has announced the national team squad for its upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Costa Rica, scheduled for March 27 and March 31, 2026.
Iranian Women’s Footballers Train with Brisbane Roar in Australia
PLDC - Atefeh Ramezanizadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, two players from Iran’s national women’s football team who sought asylum in Australia following security threats from the Islamic Republic, attended a training session with the Brisbane Roar women’s team.
Iran Sports Minister: We Are Ready to Play World Cup Matches in Mexico
PLDC - Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, has said that the Iranian government is willing to have the national team play its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Mexico instead of the United States.
Iranian minister says Iran Does Not Have the Conditions to Participate in the World Cup
PLDC - Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, said: “We currently do not have the conditions to participate in the FIFA World Cup.”