FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran field oldest starting XI since 1966

Iran made World Cup history by fielding the oldest starting XI since 1966, averaging 32 years and 181 days in their...

Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football’s new kings hunt glory

The FIFA World Cup serves up a blockbuster matchday as football's greatest icons and its brightest modern stars...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi eyes more records

The 38-year-old has now scored in five consecutive World Cup matches and needs just one more goal against Austria to...

‘We love Mexican people,’ says Iran captain Jahanbakhsh

Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Mexican people for their support during...

FIFA World Cup 2026: “It’s special,” says Yamal after Spain win

The 18-year-old Barcelona winger was handed his first start of the competition by coach Luis de la Fuente and made...

"Defending honour and dignity of our people": Araghchi hails...

In a post on X, the Foreign Minister shared an AI-generated image of ethereal figures aiding an Iranian...

FIFA World Cup 2026: De la Fuente hits back at critics after win

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente launched a strong defence of his players after their emphatic 4-0 victory over...

Conditions are very difficult for us’, says Iran head coach

Iran earned a valuable point against the world's 10th-ranked side at SoFi Stadium, with goalkeeper Alireza...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Scaloni wary of hydration-break impact

Argentina began their title defence in impressive fashion with a 3-0 victory over Algeria, powered by a Lionel Messi...

FIFA WC 2026: Iran leave emotional locker-room note for fans

Iran's gesture came after a resilient start to their World Cup campaign. Team Melli opened Group G with an...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe backs Ballon d'Or winner Dembele

France captain Kylian Mbappe has thrown his full support behind Ousmane Dembele ahead of Les Bleus' FIFA World Cup...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1

Egypt produced a dominant second-half display to come from behind and defeat New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G clash...