News
Iran finished Group G unbeaten after a 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle, but a late winning goal was overturned by VAR, leaving Team Melli waiting on other results to learn whether it would reach the knockout stage.
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Alireza Beiranvand delivered a standout goalkeeping performance as Team Melli earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against 10-man Belgium, keeping Iranโs hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage alive.
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After Iranโs 2-2 draw with New Zealand in its World Cup opener, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team was required to leave Los Angeles immediately and return to its base camp in Tijuana instead of staying overnight for recovery.
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Schedule
Tue, June 16, 2026 ยท 1:00 AM UTC
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
2 - 2Sun, June 21, 2026 ยท 7:00 PM UTC
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
0 - 0Sat, June 27, 2026 ยท 3:00 AM UTC
Lumen Field, Seattle
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Team Melli advertisement displayed on the streets of Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup.
A moving digital billboard celebrates Team Melli and the Iranian fans supporting them during the World Cup.
A tribute from independent supporters of Team Melli โ united behind the national team.
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How to watch
United States
Watch Team Melli matches in the US on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).
Canada
Canadian coverage will be available on TSN.
Middle East
Full premium regional coverage in the Middle East will be available on beIN Sports.
Highlights
Watch selected Team Melli highlights, memorable moments, and match recaps.
1998 World Cup - France
Watch selected highlights from Iran national team matches and memorable performances.
2022 World Cup - Qatar
A featured highlight video celebrating one of Team Melli's memorable matches.
2014 World Cup Qualification - Brazil
Reza Ghoochannejhad's goal during the final matchday of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers on June 18, 2013
Iran at the World Cup
Iran made its World Cup debut, earning its first point with a 1-1 draw against Scotland.
In one of their most famous matches, Iran secured their first-ever World Cup victory by defeating the United States 2-1 in the group stage.
Iran exited in the group stage but earned a point with a 1-1 draw against Angola.
Known for disciplined defense, Iran drew 0-0 with Nigeria but suffered late-game heartbreak against Argentina.
Iran won their opening match against Morocco 1-0 and followed with a resilient 1-1 draw against European champions Portugal, coming agonizingly close to reaching the knockout stage.
Iran bounced back from an opening defeat to England by defeating Wales 2-0, but were eliminated after a closely contested 1-0 loss to the United States.
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