Is MLS next for Ghotbi, U.S. soccer's globetrotter?
Afshin Ghotbi is an Iranian-born, American-raised coach whose career spans the whole world. As he looks ahead, could MLS be his next destination?
2019 Schedule
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2-0-2, 3rd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Iran continues ban on female soccer fans
The Iranian domestic league resumed on Sunday and Monday with women fans barred from entering stadiums up and down the country.
Like Messi? Azmoun's hat trick in Iran's 14-0 win
Iran made it a night to remember on Thursday as they inflicted a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on Cambodia.
Iran women get first football tickets in 40 years
Iranian women entered the country's national stadium in Tehran on Thursday for a national team game for the first time in 40 years.
Women snap up Iran qualifer tickets in minutes
Iranian women have snapped up tickets for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Cambodia in Tehran after they were released for sale online.
FIFA 'assured' women can attend Iran WC qualifier
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said Iranian authorities have "assured" them women will attend a qualifier match in October.
Iran must allow women into stadiums - FIFA pres
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described Iran's stadium ban for women as "unacceptable".
Legendary coach 'Restless Rudi' dies aged 93
Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93.
Hong Kong fans turn back on Chinese anthem
Thousands of Hong Kong soccer fans booed loudly and turned their backs when the Chinese national anthem was played before a World Cup qualifier.
Iran's woman ban in focus after fan set self afire
An Iranian female football fan has died after setting herself on fire outside a court after learning she might have to serve a six-month sentence.
Iranian women allowed to attend WC qualifier
Iranian women fans will be allowed to attend a men's football World Cup qualifying match in the Islamic Republic in October.
Kim own goal earns Iran draw with South Korea
An own goal from Kim Young-gwon gifted Iran a 1-1 draw with South Korea on Tuesday evening, as Marc Wilmots continued his unbeaten start.
Colombia present Queiroz as new head coach
Colombia present former Real Madrid and Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz as national team coach on a contract that runs until the 2022 World Cup.
Queiroz steps down as Iran boss after Japan loss
Carlos Queiroz stood down after nearly eight years as Iran coach following his team's 3-0 loss to Japan in the semifinals of the Asian Cup.
Japan ease past Iran into Asian Cup final
Yuya Osako scored twice in 11 second-half minutes to help four-times champions Japan beat Iran and reach the Asian Cup final.
Asian Cup: Iran, Japan advance to semifinals
Kim Jin-su's header took South Korea past stubborn Bahrain and Qatar wrestled their way past Iraq as the victors move to the quarterfinals.
Familiar 'big four' to fight for Asian Cup glory
While the newly-expanded Asian Cup format will have 24 teams, expect to see one of the traditional powerhouses lift the trophy in Abu Dhabi.
FIFA panel wants to end Iran's ban on women fans
Iranian women and girls have not been allowed to attend any men's sporting events in the country for much of the past 39 years.
Queiroz to manage Iran without a contract
Carlos Queiroz's relationship with Iranian officials has been fractured throughout his seven-and-a-half year tenure, and is yet to sign a new deal.
AFC teams exit Russia, look to January's Asian Cup
John Duerden takes a look at lessons all the AFC nations learned from the 2018 World Cup and what needs to be done in the coming weeks and months.
World Cup fan faces in photos
The World Cup has been superb on the pitch but equally brilliant off it thanks to the rich, vibrant and merry travelling fans who came to party.
Azmoun, 23, retires from Iran due to fan abuse
He failed to score a single goal in Russia and claims criticism he received has made his mother's illness worse.
More history to Portugal than Ronaldo - Queiroz
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said there is more to football in Portugal than Cristiano Ronaldo after the player decided not to speak to him.
VAR controversy shows system needs tweaking - ex-ref
For the official working as VAR, the standard has to be higher. Fans are surely already sick of and confused by the phrase clear and obvious.
VAR takes centre stage as Portugal do enough to advance
Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved, and VAR handed Iran a spot kick of their own, but Portugal emerged from the group stage following a 1-1 draw.
2019-20 WCQ Standings
2019-20 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference14
Goals Scored17
Assists0
Goals Conceded3