Iran national football team discovered their opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The draw for the 2026 World Cup took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Iran is drawn in Group G along with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. The draw results are as follows: Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, (winners of playoff between Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Ireland) Group B: Canada, (winners of playoff between Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina), Qatar, Switzerland Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, (winners of playoff between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo) Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Group F: ...

Discussions are underway to establish a "Union of National Karate Federations of the Caspian Sea Countries" following consultations held during international competitions in Russia. The President of the Iran Karate Federation met with officials from several national karate federations to explore the formation of this regional body. According to Baran Press, the initial meeting included the heads of the karate federations of Iran, Russia, and Armenia. Participants exchanged views on the structure and objectives of such a union, with a focus on bolstering regional cooperation in the sport. Masoud Rahnama, speaking at the meeting, indicated that the initiative draws inspiration from a similar model previously implemented for Mediterranean Sea countries. The ...

Payam Shirali, a distinguished coach from Gilan, has been appointed as a member of the coaching committee for the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF). The appointment was formalized in a decree issued by ASTAF President Halim Kader. According to Baran Press, Shirali's selection recognizes his successful tenure with the Iranian national sepaktakraw team, which has positioned him among Asia's leading coaches. His achievements include securing three gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals at World Championships held in Thailand, India, and Oman. He will serve a one-year term on the ASTAF coaching committee.  پیام شیرعلی، عضو کمیته مربیان فدراسیون سپک تاکرای آسیا شد طی حکمی از سوی حلیم ...