Iran Overview

Iran Overview

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Record-breaking Messi leads

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

Ibrahimovic brutally roasts Belgium after 0-0 draw with Iran

Belgium’s World Cup campaign has hit a stuttering start following two consecutive draws, but while the points tally is a concern, it is the performance levels that have drawn the sharpest tongue in football. Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not hold back when assessing their latest stalemate against Iran, delivering a scathing review of the Red Devils' toothless display.

Egypt vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Egypt vs Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Belgium vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Belgium vs Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

USA WC26 SOCCER D1 BELGIUM RED DEVILS VS EGYPT

Doku ruled out for Belgium with respiratory infection

Belgium’s World Cup preparations have been hit by a significant setback as star winger Jeremy Doku has been ruled out of the upcoming group stage fixture against Iran. The Manchester City attacker is struggling with a recurring respiratory infection that has forced him out of training in Los Angeles.

IR Iran v New Zealand: Group G - FIFA World Cup 2026

Iran complain to FIFA over U.S. travel rules

Iran have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA after being subjected to strict U.S. travel restrictions during the 2026 World Cup. The Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) argues the rules are harming the team's preparation and recovery, while American authorities insist the conditions were agreed in advance.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Partizan Belgrade	30	19	4	7	62	39	23	61	W D D W L
4	Zeleznicar Pancevo	30	15	6	9	42	30	12	51	W W L W D
5	Novi Pazar	30	13	8	9	38	37	1	47	L L D D W
6	OFK Belgrad	30	10	10	10	39	39	0	40	D W D D D
7	Cukaricki Belgrad	30	10	10	10	42	43	-1	40	D D W D L

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