Escalating tensions in West Asia have renewed global attention on the Red Sea, a key maritime corridor linking Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal. The region’s strategic importance to energy supplies, international trade and India’s economic interests has come into focus amid growing geopolitical uncertainty amid fears of a possible Houthi attack near the…
Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei (AP Photo) Iran have decided to continue their faith in coach Amir Ghalenoei after an inspiring 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, extending his contract until the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has confirmed that Ghalenoei will remain in charge after…
Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium (left) and US President Donald Trump. the United States FIFA World Cup The campaign ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday…
NEW DELHI: Iran’s football team has again won praise for a heartwarming gesture off the field after their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against Egypt in Seattle.After the 1-1 draw, which helped Egypt qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in their history, Iranian players left a handwritten message in the…
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi, left, and Belgium’s Thomas Meunier fight for the ball (AP Photo) Iran etched their name into World Cup history and produced a determined defensive display as they battled to a goalless draw against Belgium in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time).Iran’s…
Iran’s team’s handwritten note, left, and Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, left, challenge Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo) Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw FIFA World…