https://nourNews.ir/Fa© 2026 nournews (https://nourNews.ir/). All rights reserved2026-07-13T00:41:15+03:30https://nourNews.ir/img/Site_Logo.pnghttps://nourNews.ir/ www.dorweb.ir news/330127/FIFA-considers-expanding-World-Cup-to-64-teamsFIFA may consider the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.2026-07-12T15:36:42+03:30news/330127/FIFA-considers-expanding-World-Cup-to-64-teamsnews/329960/Iranian-football-teams-officially-protest-AFC’s-revocation-of-hosting-rightsIranian football teams have officially protested the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) decision to revoke their hosting rights.2026-07-11T22:13:13+03:30news/329960/Iranian-football-teams-officially-protest-AFC’s-revocation-of-hosting-rightsnews/329007/From-Trump-to-Mbappé,-2026-World-Cup-Under-Siege-by-PoliticsNOURNEWS – The 2026 World Cup has made headlines for more than goals and dramatic upsets. From controversy over alleged political interference in the US team's red-card case to racist remarks targeting Kylian Mbappé, the tournament has demonstrated more clearly than ever that the football pitch has become a battleground for political, media, and identity-driven narratives.2026-07-07T14:35:31+03:30news/329007/From-Trump-to-Mbappé,-2026-World-Cup-Under-Siege-by-Politicsnews/328941/Trump’s-Role-in-World-Cup-Sparks-Questions-Over-FIFA’s-CredibilityNOURNEWS – Rarely has an incident off the pitch overshadowed a World Cup match to this extent. FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban on US forward Folarin Balogun just hours before the team's match against Belgium, following Donald Trump’s public intervention, has triggered widespread criticism, skepticism, and concern over football’s independence from politics.2026-07-07T09:31:45+03:30news/328941/Trump’s-Role-in-World-Cup-Sparks-Questions-Over-FIFA’s-Credibilitynews/327228/Why-Was-the-Greatest-Opportunity-in-Iranian-Football-History-LostNOURNEWS – Iran's national football team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the very first 48-team edition of the tournament, has once again placed the technical staff's performance and football management under close scrutiny. Although the war, the lack of warm-up matches, and hosting-related challenges affected the team's preparation, the role of the coaching staff's tactical mistakes, team selection, failure to give young players opportunities, and missed chances cannot be overlooked.2026-06-29T19:00:24+03:30news/327228/Why-Was-the-Greatest-Opportunity-in-Iranian-Football-History-Lostnews/327131/Iran’s-Trojan-Horse-in-US-Team-Melli's-presence-in-WCWithout a doubt, this is the first time in history that a country has hosted the World Cup while simultaneously attacking another nation—a nation, as it happens, that is a guest in that very tournament.2026-06-29T11:14:19+03:30news/327131/Iran’s-Trojan-Horse-in-US-Team-Melli's-presence-in-WCnews/327118/Iran-defeat-Cuba-in-2026-VNLIran ended Week 2 of the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League on a positive note with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Cuba in Pool 4 on Sunday.2026-06-29T10:45:20+03:30news/327118/Iran-defeat-Cuba-in-2026-VNLnews/326895/Iran-women’s-futsal-team-crowned-CAFA-championsIran’s women’s futsal national team has claimed the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Championship title after defeating Tajikistan.2026-06-28T11:49:35+03:30news/326895/Iran-women’s-futsal-team-crowned-CAFA-championsnews/326701/We-Nearly-Died-—-A-Reflection-of-the-Iranian-SpiritPerhaps what lingered most in people's minds after the Iran–Egypt match was not the score, but the tearful words of Ramin Rezaeian: "We nearly died. We apologize to the people." Those words reflect the spirit of a nation whose people, at critical moments in history, have sacrificed their comfort, sleep, families, and even their lives for the honor of their country and the happiness of their fellow citizens. Yet when it is over, they humbly say: "If we couldn't make you happy, please forgive us."2026-06-27T13:02:57+03:30news/326701/We-Nearly-Died-—-A-Reflection-of-the-Iranian-Spiritnews/326643/Iran-1-1-Egypt-Rezaeian-Rescues-Iran-Again;-Will-Queiroz-Seal-Team-Melli's-QualificationNOURNEWS – Iran’s national football team drew 1-1 with Egypt in its most crucial group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead in the fifth minute after Alireza Beiranvand failed to deal with a shot. Iran was awarded a penalty in the 10th minute, but Mehdi Taremi’s effort was saved by the Egyptian goalkeeper. Ramin Rezaeian equalized three minutes later. Iran struck the woodwork twice during the match and finished third in the group.2026-06-27T10:13:27+03:30news/326643/Iran-1-1-Egypt-Rezaeian-Rescues-Iran-Again;-Will-Queiroz-Seal-Team-Melli's-Qualificationnews/326555/Iran-thrash-Kyrgyzstan-at-CAFA-Women’s-Futsal-C'ship-2026Iran cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Thursday in the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026.2026-06-26T18:58:10+03:30news/326555/Iran-thrash-Kyrgyzstan-at-CAFA-Women’s-Futsal-C'ship-2026news/326500/Iran-vs-Egypt-at-2026-World-Cup;-National-Team-Aims-to-Defeat-PharaohsNOURNEWS – Iran's national football team will face Egypt at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday in its most important Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officiated by a Polish referee. Amir Ghalenoei's men need a victory more than ever to secure Iran's first-ever place in the World Cup knockout stage. A draw would severely reduce their chances and leave their fate dependent on results elsewhere.2026-06-26T13:56:57+03:30news/326500/Iran-vs-Egypt-at-2026-World-Cup;-National-Team-Aims-to-Defeat-Pharaohsnews/325718/Iran-claims-second-place-at-Croatia-beach-handball-tournamentIran’s national beach handball team has secured second place at a preparatory tournament in Croatia ahead of the 2026 World Championship.2026-06-22T15:20:42+03:30news/325718/Iran-claims-second-place-at-Croatia-beach-handball-tournamentnews/325582/Iran,-Belgium-match-in-2026-World-Cup-ends-goallessNational Iranian men's football team drew 0-0 vesus Belgium in their second match in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States.2026-06-22T06:46:05+03:30news/325582/Iran,-Belgium-match-in-2026-World-Cup-ends-goallessnews/325250/Asian-Gymnastics-Championships-Iranian-gymnast-secures-bronzeIranian gymnast Mehdi Ahmad-Kohani has claimed the bronze medal in the rings event at the Asian Gymnastics Championships.2026-06-20T16:49:29+03:30news/325250/Asian-Gymnastics-Championships-Iranian-gymnast-secures-bronzenews/324535/World-Cup-2026-Under-Spotlight-of-a-Hat-Trick,-Messi-Mbappé-Haaland-ShowdownNOURNEWS – The 2026 World Cup delivered a dazzling display from football’s biggest stars early Wednesday, as France defeated Senegal behind Kylian Mbappé’s brilliance, Norway beat Iraq with a Haaland double, and Argentina crushed Algeria thanks to a historic Lionel Messi hat-trick, pushing the tournament’s leading contenders into a captivating new phase.2026-06-17T10:27:16+03:30news/324535/World-Cup-2026-Under-Spotlight-of-a-Hat-Trick,-Messi-Mbappé-Haaland-Showdownnews/324364/Iranian-football-star-named-man-of-match-against-New-ZealandIranian defender Ramin Rezaeian has been named the best player of the match after delivering an outstanding performance in Iran’s opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against New Zealand.2026-06-16T11:29:26+03:30news/324364/Iranian-football-star-named-man-of-match-against-New-Zealandnews/324363/Iran's-Team-Melli-draw-2-2-with-New-Zealand-in-World-Cup-2026Iran denied New Zealand a first FIFA World Cup win after twice coming from behind to draw their Group G opener at Los Angeles Stadium on Tuesday, June 16.2026-06-16T11:27:26+03:30news/324363/Iran's-Team-Melli-draw-2-2-with-New-Zealand-in-World-Cup-2026news/324263/For-a-Nation-of-90-Million-Smiles-Iran-Ready-for-a-Crucial-World-Cup-BattleIran's national football team will face New Zealand early Tuesday morning in its first—and perhaps most decisive—match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The encounter could pave the way for Team Melli's progression to the knockout stage. Driven by a strong desire to bring joy to the Iranian people and write a new chapter in the country's football history, the Persian Leopards enter the tournament with renewed determination. Many analysts believe Iran is on the verge of a historic start to its World Cup campaign.2026-06-15T21:58:06+03:30news/324263/For-a-Nation-of-90-Million-Smiles-Iran-Ready-for-a-Crucial-World-Cup-Battlenews/323888/Iran’s-Minab-168-takes-second-place-at-World-University-Combat-ChampionshipsIran’s Minab 168 delegation claimed the world runner-up title after collecting 30 medals at the 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports in Brazil.2026-06-14T11:02:39+03:30news/323888/Iran’s-Minab-168-takes-second-place-at-World-University-Combat-Championshipsnews/323771/Iran-gear-up-for-World-Cup-opener-against-New-ZealandIran's national football team are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the opening match of its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against New Zealand.2026-06-13T17:32:51+03:30news/323771/Iran-gear-up-for-World-Cup-opener-against-New-Zealandnews/323692/Iran-overpowers-Argentina-in-FIVB-Men’s-Volleyball-Nations-LeagueIranian national volleyball team has defeated Argentina in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League.2026-06-13T11:39:01+03:30news/323692/Iran-overpowers-Argentina-in-FIVB-Men’s-Volleyball-Nations-Leaguenews/323673/Football-A-Cure-for-Loneliness-and-a-Factory-of-Meaning-in-Modern-AgeNOURNEWS – Football is one of the most important shared languages of contemporary humanity, a language in which meaning, emotion, identity, and politics converge in their simplest form. The World Cup represents the pinnacle of this common language: a moment when the world briefly sets aside its divisions and comes together in a single emotional and narrative experience.2026-06-13T11:10:24+03:30news/323673/Football-A-Cure-for-Loneliness-and-a-Factory-of-Meaning-in-Modern-Agenews/323296/The-Last-Dance-of-the-Legends;-A-Tournament-That-Could-Change-Football-HistoryThe 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Featuring 48 teams, 104 matches, and dozens of the world's biggest football stars, it promises to be a historic tournament. From the possible final World Cup appearances of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on football’s grandest stage to the rise of a new generation of stars, everything is set for a month of excitement and unforgettable stories. For millions of Iranians, meanwhile, all eyes will be on Iran’s national team.2026-06-11T13:08:56+03:30news/323296/The-Last-Dance-of-the-Legends;-A-Tournament-That-Could-Change-Football-Historynews/323085/Iran-beat-Brazil-in-2026-IWBF-Men’s-RepechageThe Iran men’s national wheelchair basketball defeated Brazil 75-63 in the 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage on Tuesday.2026-06-10T12:54:15+03:30news/323085/Iran-beat-Brazil-in-2026-IWBF-Men’s-Repechagenews/322862/Iran’s-Football-Federation-slams-abrupt-US-decision-to-cancel-its-ticket-quotaThe Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has strongly condemned the abrupt decision by US authorities to cancel its ticket quota and obstruct the sale of tickets to Team Melli fans.2026-06-09T14:11:38+03:30news/322862/Iran’s-Football-Federation-slams-abrupt-US-decision-to-cancel-its-ticket-quotanews/322218/US-Political-Tackle-on-World-CupNOURNEWS – The recent US decision to deny visas to a number of Iranian football officials has effectively brought politics onto the playing field. This is precisely the kind of conduct that the United States and its allies have repeatedly criticized other countries, including Iran, for over the years.2026-06-06T18:40:10+03:30news/322218/US-Political-Tackle-on-World-Cupnews/322107/US-refrains-from-issuing-visas-to-Iran's-Team-Melli-officialsSome of officials of Iran’s National Football team have not yet been able to obtain US visas as the co-host country has issued visas to all players of the Iranian National Football team ahead of 2026 World Cup.2026-06-06T10:51:04+03:30news/322107/US-refrains-from-issuing-visas-to-Iran's-Team-Melli-officialsnews/321204/Iranian-Volleyball-Arrives-in-the-Heart-of-BrazilThe Iranian national volleyball team has traveled to Brazil to begin its preparation for the first week of the Volleyball Nations League. In the coming days, the team will continue its training camp in Brasília.2026-06-01T16:01:47+03:30news/321204/Iranian-Volleyball-Arrives-in-the-Heart-of-Brazilnews/321081/Iran-U17-freestyle-wrestling-team-claims-Asian-Champions-titleIran’s Under-17 freestyle wrestling team claimed the championship title at the Asian Tournament in Vietnam, securing 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals.2026-06-01T09:00:41+03:30news/321081/Iran-U17-freestyle-wrestling-team-claims-Asian-Champions-title