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The political weight of Iran’s 2026 World Cup journey

The political weight of Iran’s 2026 World Cup journey

by Farzad Youshanlou | May 25, 2026 | Opinion

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, approaches, Iran’s participation is already emerging as one of the tournament’s most politically sensitive narratives. With matches expected to be played in California, the...
Seven Iranian national team footballers remain in Australia

Seven Iranian national team footballers remain in Australia

by Farzad Youshanlou | Mar 10, 2026 | IFs

Seven members of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s women’s national football team have applied for asylum in Australia in order to protect their safety. This comes after they refused to sing the Islamic Republic’s national anthem during their first match against South...
From stadiums to streets: Iranian athletes killed in IRGC massacre

From stadiums to streets: Iranian athletes killed in IRGC massacre

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 20, 2026 | +More

The Sunday Times of London has reported that at least 16,500 people have been killed in a recent wave of violence across Iran, with more than 330,000 wounded, following a nationwide massacre by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces. Earlier estimates varied. CBS...
Iranian sport on the brink of liberation from an ideological regime

Iranian sport on the brink of liberation from an ideological regime

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 11, 2026 | Opinion

Iranian athletes and national team members, both women and men, have increasingly voiced their support for the ongoing popular protests, which have now taken on the clear character of a national revolution calling for fundamental political change in Iran. Across...
Iranian Athletes Join Opposition Voices at Munich Congress

Iranian Athletes Join Opposition Voices at Munich Congress

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jul 27, 2025 | +More

Several prominent Iranian athletes took part in a national congress held in Munich on Saturday, July 26, aligning themselves with political and civil society activists opposed to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The event was hosted by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi...

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