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Russia vs Iran Preview: Kazan Friendly Hinges on Shape Before Team Sheets Drop
Friendlies
PreviewSep 28, 2026

Russia vs Iran Preview: Kazan Friendly Hinges on Shape Before Team Sheets Drop

Russia host Iran tomorrow, 29 September 2026, at 16:00 at the Ak Bars Arena in Kazan. The match is listed under Friendlies, with the round m...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read
Shomurodov Brace Powers Uzbekistan Past Iran in Cannavaro’s Early Statement Win
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Match ReportSep 25, 2026

Shomurodov Brace Powers Uzbekistan Past Iran in Cannavaro’s Early Statement Win

Final score: Uzbekistan 31 Iran Uzbekistan beat Iran 31 on September 24, 2026, in a Friendlies fixture listed as a Friendly International. R...

Frederic Lumiere
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Uzbekistan vs Iran Preview: Cannavaro’s Fergana Test Is No Ordinary Friendly
Friendlies
PreviewSep 23, 2026

Uzbekistan vs Iran Preview: Cannavaro’s Fergana Test Is No Ordinary Friendly

Uzbekistan face Iran tomorrow in a friendly that looks simple on the fixture list and far more serious once the context is opened. The suppl...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read
Iran’s VAR heartbreak seals exit despite 1-1 draw with advancing Egypt
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Match ReportJun 28, 2026

Iran’s VAR heartbreak seals exit despite 1-1 draw with advancing Egypt

Egypt closed Group G with a 11 draw against Iran that locks Hossam Hassan’s side into the Round of 32 while A. Ghalenoei’s men are out despi...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read
Iran’s pressing puzzle too much for Mali as Ezatolahi, Rezaeian seal final pre-North America test
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Match ReportJun 5, 2026

Iran’s pressing puzzle too much for Mali as Ezatolahi, Rezaeian seal final pre-North America test

Result sealed: Iran 20 Mali in Antalya, final tuneup on 4 June delivered exactly as A. Ghalenoei wanted before the squad heads to North Amer...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Iran flip the script in Antalya: Rezaeian and Taremi finish Gambia fightback
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Match ReportMay 30, 2026

Iran flip the script in Antalya: Rezaeian and Taremi finish Gambia fightback

Iran overturned Gambia 31 at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, delivering a second half surge that keeps head coach A. Ghalenoei on sche...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Antalya Auditions: Iran’s Last Rehearsal Faces Gambia’s Press-and-Break Blueprint
Friendlies
PreviewMay 29, 2026

Antalya Auditions: Iran’s Last Rehearsal Faces Gambia’s Press-and-Break Blueprint

Iran return to the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya for a 16:30 kickoff that doubles as their final live rehearsal before a busy June itiner...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read