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![Russia Routs Saudi Arabia as 2018 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/24/1397032422014128314430682.jpg)
![Russia’s Putin, FIFA’s Infantino Open 2018 World Cup](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/24/1397032421300053614429812.jpg)
Russia’s Putin, FIFA’s Infantino Open 2018 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The FIFA 2018 World Cup has kicked off in Moscow, after an opening ceremony which saw Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino welcome fans to Russia and promise "football will conquer the world."
![Cuneyt Cakır to Officiate Iran v Morocco](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/24/1397032410192552014423612.jpg)
Cuneyt Cakır to Officiate Iran v Morocco
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakır was appointed to officiate the group stage match between Ian and Morocco.
![Julen Lopetegui Sacked by Spain](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/01/08/1397010810152550813739452.jpg)
Julen Lopetegui Sacked by Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Julen Lopetegui has been sacked as Spain football federation just two days of its opening World Cup fixture.
![Iran Striker Mehdi Taremi Likely to Miss Morocco Match](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/02/29/1397022922425122214182772.png)
Iran Striker Mehdi Taremi Likely to Miss Morocco Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Team Melli striker Mehdi Taremi will likely miss his first World Cup game against Morocco, scheduled for Friday June 15.
![Nike Should Apologize to Iran: Carlos Queiroz](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/22/1397032211242883314403152.jpg)
Nike Should Apologize to Iran: Carlos Queiroz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national football team's head coach Carlos Queiroz says US Company Nike should apologize to Iranian players for its “arrogant conduct”.
![Spain Head Coach Julen Lopetegui Named Real Madrid Coach](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1396/11/10/1396111011175925413172262.jpg)
Spain Head Coach Julen Lopetegui Named Real Madrid Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Real Madrid has announced that Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui will become its new coach after the World Cup 2018.
![Iranian Referee Alireza Faghani Dreams of World Cup Final](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/02/08/1397020810533939413975592.jpg)
Iranian Referee Alireza Faghani Dreams of World Cup Final
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian international referee Alireza Faghani says to reach the final of the 2018 World Cup is his dream and this is what he is working for.
![Spanish Ambassador to Iran Busquets Optimistic over Iran’s Match in World Cup](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/15/1397031515531959214332882.jpg)
Spanish Ambassador to Iran Busquets Optimistic over Iran’s Match in World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Spanish Ambassador to Iran, Eduardo López Busquets, believes the Spain football team can defeat Iran in the 2018 World Cup.
![We Know World Cup’s Secret of Success: Pejman Montazeri](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/01/08/1397010813251164513741742.jpg)
We Know World Cup’s Secret of Success: Pejman Montazeri
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Veteran Team Melli defender Pejman Montazeri says they know the secret of success in the 2018 World Cup.
![Football Friendly: Iran 1 – 0 Lithuania](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/18/1397031817492599014369932.jpg)
Football Friendly: Iran 1 – 0 Lithuania
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran defeated Lithuania 1-0 in its final warm-up match before the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
![Carlos Queiroz Satisfied with Iran’s Campus at Moscow](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/17/1397031710053760414347752.jpg)
Carlos Queiroz Satisfied with Iran’s Campus at Moscow
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian national football team's head coach Carlos Queiroz says he is satisfied with their campus in Moscow, capital of Russia.
![FIFA Rankings: Australia Leapfrogs Iran](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/16/1397031620124451214346322.jpg)
FIFA Rankings: Australia Leapfrogs Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – With just one week to go until the kick-off of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Australia leapfrogged Iran in the FIFA rankings.
![80 Million Iranians to Support Team Melli: Ali Daei](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/07/1397030717490570614260862.png)
80 Million Iranians to Support Team Melli: Ali Daei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Legendary striker Ali Daei believes the support of the Iranian people could play a major role in pushing Carlos Queiroz and his team to success at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
![Iran Wants to Make the Best World Cup Ever: Carlos Queiroz](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1395/07/20/139507201951464058916592.jpg)
Iran Wants to Make the Best World Cup Ever: Carlos Queiroz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz says that they look forward to playing their part in making this the best World Cup ever.
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World Cup: Iran First Team to Arrive in Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran became the first team to arrive in Russia for the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday with nine days remaining to the opening match of the tournament.
![Iran World Cup Squad: Ali Gholizadeh Left Out by Carlos Queiroz](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/13/1397031310473089114308612.jpg)
Iran World Cup Squad: Ali Gholizadeh Left Out by Carlos Queiroz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran national team coach Carlos Queiroz has left Charleroi player Ali Gholizadeh out of his final World Cup squad.
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Moroccan Winger Nabil Dirar Misses Iran’s Match: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Moroccan national football team and Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahce winger Nabil Dirar has reportedly missed the first match of the 2018 World Cup.
![Iran Suspends Relations with Greek Football Federation](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/139111240002462.jpg)
Iran Suspends Relations with Greek Football Federation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has announced the suspension of relations with the Greek Football Federation after it cancelled a planned friendly match between the two sides in May.
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