PLDC - The Iranian Football Federation has announced that a high-profile friendly match between Iran and Portugal is now “almost finalized,” as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tehran Times - The U.S. government has not issued visas for Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, and Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of the national team, along with seven other federation members, to attend the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony.

PLDC - Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, has confirmed that the national team will meet Mexico in a friendly match as part of its build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tehran Times - Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, says they will take racist chants in the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) seriously.

Tehran Times - Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, announced that the match against North Korea in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will take place in Mashhad.

Tehran Times - Presidents of the international and Asian football governing bodies Gianni Infantino congratulated the Iran football chief Mehdi Taj on his recent reelection.

Tehran Times - The final three candidates of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) presidency announced.