When was the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran founded?
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran was founded in 1920. It joined FIFA in 1948 and the Asian Football Confederation in 1954.
Questions about Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran
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Why did FIFA suspend the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran in 2006?
FIFA suspended the federation on the 23rd of November 2006 because of government interference in football matters. FIFA rules require national federations to remain autonomous from their governments. The ban was lifted on the 17th of December 2006 and a new Transitory Board was formed.
Why were Masoud Shojaei and Ehsan Hajsafi banned by the Iranian football federation?
In August 2017, the federation banned Masoud Shojaei and Ehsan Hajsafi from the Iran national team after they played against Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League.
Why was the Iran women's national football team suspended by FIFA in 2011?
FIFA briefly suspended the Iran women's national football team from international competition in 2011 because the federation required players to wear headscarves during matches, which violated FIFA regulations at the time.
What happened to Iran women's national football team players at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup?
Players refused to sing the national anthem before their opener against South Korea as a silent protest amid the 2025-2026 Iranian protests and the 2026 Iran massacres. They were reportedly forced to sing it before the following match against Australia under threats to their family members. After the team's exit on the 8th of March 2026, players gave what appeared to be SOS hand signals from their bus.
Who is the longest-serving president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran?
Ali Kafashian is the longest-serving president, with a tenure of eight years and four months from 2008 to 2016. During his presidency, Iran qualified for the 2014 World Cup and the federation won the best Asian Football Federation of the Year award in both 2008 and 2012.