Mehdi Taj

Mehdi Taj, the head of the Football Federation, responded to reporters about the invitation of Sardar Azmoun.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-05-28

The main leader of Iranian football, Mehdi Taj, indicated that one cannot expect to look towards the World Cup with hope.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-03-05

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, acknowledged the current situation makes it difficult for his team to aim for the World Cup.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-03-05

Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said the viciousness of the attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces did not augur well for the World Cup.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2026-03-05

Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, questioned his country's participation after recent events.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-03-04

The head of Iran's football federation, Mehdi Taj, has reportedly cast doubt on their participation.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj stated that after the recent attack, there is no expectation of looking forward to the World Cup.

Luxemburger Wort·Luxembourg· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj is Iran’s top soccer official and a vice president of the Asian Football Confederation.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj mentioned that Iran might not send a team to the tournament after the attacks.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, expressed that after the attack, they cannot look forward to the World Cup with hope.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj is the president of the Iranian football federation.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian football federation, expressed doubts about the national team's participation in the World Cup due to the escalation of military conflict.

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-03-03

The football federation’s president shared a bleak outlook about playing in this year’s FIFA World Cup.

Fox News·United States· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj opened the possibility of Iran's absence from the World Cup due to the conflict.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj, the head of the Iranian Football Federation, expressed serious doubts about Iran's participation in the World Cup after the recent attack.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj, Iran’s top football official, stated that the situation has changed the outlook for the tournament.

The Times of India·India· 2026-03-02

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed concerns about the brutality of the attacks by American and Israeli forces.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2026-03-02

Mehdi Taj expressed uncertainty about the Iranian national team's participation in World Cup matches following the bombings.

Hürriyet·Turkey· 2026-03-02

Mehdi Taj, the president of Iran’s soccer federation, expressed uncertainty about the national team's participation in the World Cup due to recent attacks on Iran.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-03-02

Mehdi Taj commented on the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada following the attacks by Israel and the USA.

Luxemburger Wort·Luxembourg· 2026-03-01

Mehdi Taj is the President of the Football Federation of Iran and has faced visa issues preventing him from attending the World Cup draw.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2026-03-01

Mehdi Taj is the president of the Football Federation of Iran who announced the indefinite suspension of the national league.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-03-01

Mehdi Taj is the president of the federation collaborating with Amir Ghalenoei.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-02-22

With the return of Mehdi Taj and the possibility of intervention from the federation president, it will be determined whether the final ruling will be issued.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-02-10

Mehdi Taj is the president of the Football Federation of Iran.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-02-09

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation, reacted to the absence of Vahid Shamsaei and his assistants.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-02-08

Mehdi Taj is the president of the Football Federation of Iran and provided explanations about the recent Olympic Committee meeting.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-02-01

Mehdi Taj was one of the senior football officials from Iran who faced visa issues from the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2025-12-14

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, expressed concerns about potential visa denials for Iranian players.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2025-12-13

Mehdi Taj is the president of the Iranian Football Federation who criticized the decision to hold the LGBT+ match.

Le Monde·France· 2025-12-11