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Sardar Azmoun

Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Sardar Azmoun across Soccer.

36 articles
Coverage categoriesSoccer
Related entitiesTurkey, AntalyaTijuana, MexicoAntalya, TurkeyUnited States, SeattleMexico, TijuanaUnited States, InglewoodSeattle, United StatesInglewood, California, United StatesArlington, Texas, United StatesLos Angeles, California, United StatesUnited StatesUnited States, Arlington

Iran’s World Cup Journey Amid Visa Hurdles

Iran's national football squad left for the World Cup in Mexico under a cloud of visa disputes, diplomatic accusations, and a reshaped training base, setting the stage for a tense tournament.

Jun 6, 2026

Iran’s World Cup Team Secures U.S. Visas Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

Despite former President Donald Trump’s opposition and visa hurdles, Iran’s national soccer team has received clearance to travel to the United States for the tournament’s early games, with players and staff now based in Tijuana and set to compete in Inglewood and other California venues.

Jun 5, 2026

Iran finalizes 26‑man World Cup squad ahead of tournament in Turkey and Mexico

Iran has announced a 26‑player squad for the upcoming World Cup, featuring 17 domestic-based athletes whose clubs have been idle since February due to the regional conflict. The lineup highlights Mehdi Taremi while excluding Sardar Azmoun, whose recent online activity reportedly displeased Iranian authorities. The team will train in Antalya before relocating to Tijuana to navigate U.S. visa hurdles, and will compete in Group G against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt, with a possible showdown against the United States in the round of 32.

Jun 1, 2026

Sardar Azmoun’s Social Media Cheer Amid World Cup Exclusion

Sardar Azmoun, a veteran of 91 caps and 57 goals, was omitted from Iran's World Cup squad for political reasons, yet he used social media to rally his teammates as the nation prepares for matches in the United States, facing visa and diplomatic challenges.

May 20, 2026