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Iranian Spokesman Hails Mexico’s World Cup Hospitality, Raps Politicization of Football
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei praised Mexico’s welcoming approach during the World Cup and said football should serve as a platform for healthy competition and closer ties among nations rather than discrimination and the revival of old grievances.
US Denies Visas to Iran National Football Team Officials Ahead of World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While the US has issued visas to all players of the Iranian national football team for the 2026 World Cup, some of the team’s companions and officials have not been able to obtain US visas.
Pezeshkian Congratulates Young Iranian Wrestlers on Asian Title
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the country’s cadet Greco-Roman wrestling team on its dominant championship victory at the Asian Championships in Vietnam, praising the athletes for demonstrating the determination of Iran’s youth.
President Lauds Iran Women’s Volleyball Team for Back-to-Back CAVA Title
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s president congratulated the country’s women’s national volleyball team on winning the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship for the second consecutive time, praising the athletes for showcasing the capabilities and determination of Iranian women.
World Record for Yousefi As Iran's Star Super-Heavyweight Returns from Injury Absence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian super-heavyweight Alireza Yousefi produced one of the standout performances of the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, India — and he did it with only two athletes representing Iran at the entire competition.
IRGC Aerospace Chief’s Message to Iran National Football Team
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Majid Mousavi highlighted the Iranian nation’s good wishes for the national football team in the upcoming World Cup.
President Lauds Iran’s Junior Weightlifters on World Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian national youth weightlifting team on their remarkable victory at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Egypt, praising the athletes for their determination, talent, and spirit of perseverance.
Iran’s National Beach Teams Visit Imam Reza Shrine after Sanya Success
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Members of Iran’s national beach sports teams visited the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad after a successful campaign at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in China’s Sanya, where the Iranian delegation won nine gold medals and one silver.
Iranian Snooker Player Vafaei Beats Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – English snooker player Judd Trump was sent crashing out of the World Snooker Championship as a dramatic day at the Crucible concluded with Iran’s Hossein Vafaei clinching a final frame decider to book his place in the quarterfinals for the first time.
Red Cards for Mouth-Covering Approved Ahead of World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Players who cover their mouths when confronting an opponent will be sent off at this summer's World Cup.
Shot-Putter Wins First Gold Medal for Iran in Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian athlete Hassan Ajami Bakhtiarvand secured the country’s first gold medal at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games after finishing first in the men’s shot put event.
Bread and Honey for Breakfast, Plus 240 km A Week Training: Secrets of Sawe’s World Record
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sabastian Sawe’s astonishing world marathon record of one hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds at Sunday’s London Marathon was fueled by running 240 km a week, wearing the lightest super shoes in history, and a pre-race breakfast of bread and honey, the Kenyan and his team revealed.
US Says Iran Players Welcome at 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian footballers will be welcome at this year’s World Cup, US secretary of state Marco Rubio said, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.
Italian Minister Dismisses Plan for Azzurri to Replace Iran at FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Italy’s sports minister, Andrea Abodi, described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as “not appropriate”, rejecting any idea that the Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer’s tournament.
Iranian Champion Pays Tribute to Martyrs as He Condemns US-Israeli Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hassan Yazdani, the renowned Iranian freestyle wrestler and national champion has strongly condemned the recent aggression by the United States and Israeli regime on Iran.
Iran’s Mexico Envoy Urges FIFA to Relocate World Cup Matches
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's ambassador to Mexico urges FIFA to relocate national team's World Cup matches to Mexico, citing security concerns.
Mexico Confirms Readiness to Host Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mexico said on Tuesday that the country stands ready to host some of Iran’s matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
More Iranian Women's Football Team Members Reject Asylum in Australia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three additional members of Iran's national women's football team have withdrawn their asylum requests in Australia and are en route back to their beloved homeland.
