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World Cup: Belgium Dig Deep to Edge Out Japan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Belgium’s team of stars demonstrated their strength of character by coming back from two goals down to claim victory over Japan in a wild game at the Rostov Arena.
World Cup: Neymar Leads Brazil to The Last Eight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Neymar scored his sixth FIFA World Cup goal, before substitute Roberto Firmino added one late on, to lift Brazil past Mexico 2-0 to advance into the quarter-finals at Russia 2018.
World Cup: Cavani Fires La Celeste Past European Champions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Uruguay, the team with the best defensive record in the group stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia with zero goals conceded, held firm to sink Portugal 2-1 in Sochi on Saturday to set up a quarter-final tie against France.
World Cup: France into Quarter-Finals after Seven-Goal Thriller
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In the first of the Round of 16 encounters at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, France defeated Argentina 4-3 in a spectacular game to match their achievement from four years ago and book a place in the quarter-finals.
Iran’s Beiranvand in World Cup 2018 Best Team So Far
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - With the group stage in Russia done and dusted, The Guardian reveals the best XI, as voted by its readers.
Carlos Queiroz Staying as Iran Coach, Says FFIRI President Taj
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Mehdi Taj, the President of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), said Carlos Queiroz has agreed to stay as head coach of Team Melli.
Iran's Alireza Faghani to Officiate France vs Argentina Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The FIFA Referees Committee has selected Iranian referee Alireza Faghani to take charge of the France and Argentina game on Saturday.
World Cup: Brazil Beats Serbia 2-0 to Top Group E
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Brazil eased past Serbia in Moscow on Wednesday night to secure their place in the knock-out stages of the World Cup as Group E winners.
World Cup: Germany Crash Out as Korea Republic End on High
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Korea Republic's historic 2-0 win over Germany in Kazan may not have been enough to progress to the Round of 16 from Group F, but it will nevertheless go down as a result for the ages as the reigning champions were also eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the first hurdle.
Iran Goalkeeper Beiranvand Happy to Save Ronaldo’ Penalty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand says he is very happy to save Cristiano Ronaldo’ penalty, helping Team Melli come back to the game.
Rojo Returns to Haunt Nigeria as Argentina Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A late Marcos Rojo goal sent Argentina into the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia knockout stages in dramatic style.
World Cup: Goalless Draw Sees Denmark Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The first goalless draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has seen Denmark progress to the Round of 16, joining today's opponents France - who top Group C ahead of the Danes.
World Cup: Peru Sign Off in Style
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Yet to find the net at this FIFA World Cup, Peru finally struck when it mattered least to see off Australia 2-0 in their last Group C encounter.
Fans in Russian Saransk Stadium Watch Iran-Portugal World Cup Match
SARANSK (Tasnim) – Energetic Iranian fans in Saransk stadium watched their national football team's playing in their last World Cup match against Portugal.
Parliament Speaker Commends Team Melli
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani praised the national football team for keeping the pledge to play elegantly in the World Cup tournament, saying their magnificent performance created a new chapter in the history of Iran’s football.
President Lauds Iran National Football Team’s World Cup Performance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the national football team for its brilliant performance in the 2018 World Cup games, saying they brought glory to Iran by “fighting to realize dreams of a great nation.”
World Cup: Iran Equalizes in Stoppage Time to Hold Portugal 1-1
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran produced a stirring display in Monday’s 1-1 draw with Portugal but failed to remain in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup: Brave Iran Snatches Draw against Portugal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian national football team finished third in the 2018 World Cup “Group of Death” with four points.
