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A rare collection of images captures Iran’s historic journey at the 1998 World Cup in France, marking their first tournament victory in 20 years. The photos highlight the team’s famous 2-1 win over the US, a match remembered for its political symbolism, and feature legends like Ali Daei and Khodadad Azizi. Released after 25 years, the archive offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in sports history.
Iran's football federation has submitted players' passports to the U.S. embassy in Turkey for World Cup visas following FIFA's instructions. The team plans to train in Mexico while all their group-stage matches are in the U.S. The federation president expressed confidence visas will be issued without problems despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the national football team to give their all for the country ahead of key matches. He stressed dedication and national pride, saying every effort on the pitch honors the Iranian people.
Iran's head coach has declared his team's ambition to reach the knockout stage for the first time, despite facing strong opponents. He stressed that the squad is focused and believes advancing past the group phase is a realistic goal. The team has never progressed beyond the group stage in previous World Cup appearances.
An Iranian football federation delegation, led by President Mehdi Taj, was denied entry at Toronto airport despite valid visas, preventing them from attending the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Canada cited an entry ban on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
