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  • Comebacks, upsets and records

    Asia/Oceania Leagues

    Comebacks, upsets and records

    Monday 23 January 2012

    Thrilling comeback victories in Australia and India along with surprise results in Iran, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates highlight FIFA.com’s round-up of domestic events in Asia and Oceania.

  • Players to watch in 2012

    World Football

    Players to watch in 2012

    Friday 13 January 2012

    From Thiago Alcantara through Ross Barkley to Julian Draxler, FIFA.com casts an eye over some of football's most exciting emerging talents, for whom 2012 promises to be a landmark year.

  • Foolad keep Mes Sarcheshmeh bottom

    Iran

    Foolad keep Mes Sarcheshmeh bottom

    Thursday 12 January 2012

    Mes Sarcheshmeh are rooted to the bottom of the table in Iran after a 4-0 loss to Foolad, while Perspolis cruised to a 4-1 victory over Shahin FC.

  • Esteghlal lead with Damash win

    Iran

    Esteghlal lead with Damash win

    Wednesday 11 January 2012

    Esteghlal maintained a four-point lead at the summit of the Iran Pro League after a 1-0 win over Damash, while Naft Tehran remained second with a 1-0 defeat of Mes.

  • Leaders pull clear amid upsets

    Asian Leagues Review

    Leaders pull clear amid upsets

    Monday 9 January 2012

    Some unexpected results helped Central Coast Mariners and Lekhwiya improve their leads in Australia and Qatar respectively, while it was a good weekend for Kuwait’s Al-Jahra and Nejmeh of Lebanon.

  • Naft Tehran edge closer to Esteghlal

    Iran

    Naft Tehran edge closer to Esteghlal

    Friday 6 January 2012

    Mohammad Mehrazma scored the lone goal as Naft Tehran moved within three points of leaders Esteghlal with a 1-0 home win over Fajr Sepasi, while Malavan overcame Persepolis.

HONOURS

FIFA World Cup™ appearances
3 (1978, 1998, 2006)
Continental titles
  • Winner Asian Nations Cup (1968, 1972, 1976)
Best Results
  • Fourth FIFA Futsal World Cup Final (1992)