World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

IMAGE: Japan's Koki Ogawa scores the first goal for Japan against China. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters Japan's march to the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday as Hajime Moriyasu's side handed......

PIX: How Iran delivered sucker punch to Wales

IMAGE: Iran players celebrate after the match. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Iran scored twice after the eighth minute of stoppage time to snatch a stunning 2-0 win over Wales that......

Last-gasp double keeps Iran in World Cup after Wales thriller

IMAGE: Iran's Roozbeh Cheshmi celebrates scoring with teammates. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Iran scored twice in the final moments of stoppage time to keep alive their hopes of......

World Cup: Hajsafi first Iranian player to back protests at home

IMAGE: Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi said players should be the voice of those suffering. Photograph: Naeem Ahmadi ATPImages/Getty Images Defender Ehsan Hajsafi became on Sunday the first member of......

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

IMAGE: Iran’s coach Carlos Queiroz celebrates with players after the 2-0 win. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Iran ignored the distractions that have overshadowed the team......