Governing body states it is ‘looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule’ following negotiations claim ...

The Asian football official provided an update after Donald Trump said Iran players "life and safety" could be at risk.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A leading soccer official in Asia says Iran is still set to play at the World Cup which kicks off in June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Also on Monday in ...

Donald Trump has said that it would not be “appropriate” for Iran to play in this summer’s World Cup following the US and Israeli strikes on the country. Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali had ...

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has put Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup – and its training schedule at Tucson’s Kino Sports Complex – in doubt. Facility director Sarah Horvath said she ...

Japanese football legend says his opinion prompts US company to cancel advertising campaign before FIFA World Cup.

When it comes to geopolitical tensions spilling into the world of sports, the Iran war has no historical precedent.

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

Ahmad Donyamali, Iran's minister of sport and youth, said Wednesday that 'under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup' because of the ongoing war in the country ...