Protesters have gathered outside Gold Coast stadium in support of Iran’s women’s team, amid allegations the team are under surveillance and being chaperoned.

Explaining the possible fallout if Iran were not to take up their place at the tournament this summer - and who could replace them

Donald Trump recently addressed questions about Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering a blunt response as geopolitical tensions continue to affect international sport. The US

Iran's football federation expressed a dim World Cup outlook after the U.S.-Israel strikes, with federation president saying the team cannot look forward with hope.

With Donald Trump saying he doesn’t care if Iran participates, the country may be left with no choice but to pull out.

There is a growing belief that Iran could boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid its ongoing war with the United States of America.

Fernandez had played his entire career in Spain before he agreed to join Machine Sazi in the Persian Gulf Pro League. The goalkeeper was ill-prepared for the cultural disparities he faced during his short stint in the Middle East.

Just three months before the start of the World Cup at the Azteca Stadium, geopolitical tension has jeopardized the tournament's planning. A U.S. attack that resulted in the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei sparked a crisis that directly affects the world event.