European Football · Thursday, September 17, 2026
Iran seeks stability ahead of 2026 qualifications
After its elimination at the 2022 World Cup, Iran resumes its domestic competitions facing major challenges linked to geopolitical turbulence.
By Editorial team
The Persian Gulf League resumed in August after a six-month interruption caused by regional tensions. Team Melli, Iran's national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup, must prepare itself in an unstable context. Iranian clubs lag financially compared to Saudi and Asian rivals. The stability of the domestic championship becomes crucial to prepare for continental qualifications and the world competition.