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PLDC - The U.S. Department of State has finally returned the passports of Iran’s national team delegation, clarifying the visa status of players and staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iran Announce Final 26-Man Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
PLDC - Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has officially named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after evaluating players during the national team’s training camp in Antalya and reviewing their performances in the recent friendly against Gambia.
Iran National Team Base Camp Moved Out of the United States
PLDC - As concerns continue over U.S. visa approvals for Iran national team players, Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj announced that Iran’s World Cup base camp has officially been moved from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico.
Legendary Iranian Football Icon Parviz Ghelichkhani Passes Away
PLDC - Parviz Ghelichkhani, one of the greatest figures in Iranian football history, passed away in a hospital near Paris after months of illness. He was 82 years old.
Without Sardar Azmoun, With Dennis Dargahi: Iran Announce 30-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup Camp
PLDC - Iran national team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 30-man squad for the 2026 World Cup camp in Turkey.
Farhad Majidi’s Al Bataeh Relegated from UAE Pro League
PLDC - Al Bataeh were relegated from the UAE Pro League after a 1-1 draw against Shabab Al Ahli in the final week of the season.
Macedonia and Angola Cancel Friendlies Against Iran Over Political Concerns
PLDC - Iran’s national football team has reportedly suffered a setback in its plans for upcoming training camp friendlies in Turkey, with North Macedonia and Angola withdrawing from scheduled matches.
Mediation Efforts for Azmoun’s Return to Team Melli
PLDC - As Iran prepares for the 2026 World Cup, new reports suggest a possible return for Sardar Azmoun to the national team.
Shabab Al Ahli 3-0 Tractor FC: Farewell to Asia’s Elite [VIDEO]
PLDC - Tractor FC were eliminated from the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ after a 3-0 defeat to Shabab Al Ahli on Tuesday.
Sardar Azmoun, Saeid Ezatolahi, Alireza Beiranvand, AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26
Team Melli Falls to Nigeria in World Cup Preparations [VIDEO]
PLDC - Iran’s national football team suffered a 2–1 defeat against Nigeria in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Islamic Republic Reportedly Seizes Assets of Alireza Faghani, Mohsen Yeganeh, and Sardar Azmoun
PLDC - In the continuation of pressure on critical athletes and artists, state-affiliated media reported that the Islamic Republic has seized the assets of Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Faghani—two prominent figures in Iranian football—as well as Mohsen Yeganeh.
Tehran City Council Decides to Rename Ali Daei Boulevard
PLDC - A spokesperson for Tehran City Council announced that the body has decided to rename Ali Daei Boulevard.
Mehdi Taremi Swaps Shirts with Israeli Larissa Player Goni Naor in Greece
PLDC - Israeli Channel 5 has reported that Goni Naor, the Israeli midfielder of Larissa, exchanged shirts with Mehdi Taremi, the Iran national team striker, after Larissa’s goalless draw against Olympiacos.