Iran vs. Hong Kong - [Match Thread] | World Cup 2026 Qualifier | November 16th |

[diz]

I have been to Bulgaria, it was actually very nice the area that I was in at least

Seems like a country rich in history from the 30 minute video I saw before our friendly with them. And they did invite TM to play a friendly.

They are, however, the European country with the lowest GDP per capita.

[diz]

Training pics (scroll through)

[oracle]

For the people that want general go young.

General said
we have 2 age one in bc and one physical age of player...he said Ronaldo physically is 30.

EXPECT HAJSAFI AND RAMIN to be tm starters
game 1 of 2026 wc ,after this general comment.


Ps.ebrahim tahami after this general comment, has said he is physically 26 and is waiting for a phone call from tehran.

[perspolis#1]

For the people that want general go young.

General said
we have 2 age one in bc and one physical age of player...he said Ronaldo physically is 30.

EXPECT HAJSAFI AND RAMIN to be tm starters
game 1 of 2026 wc ,after this general comment.

It's crazy how he can look a camera in the eye and mention Ronaldo's age and fitness as a reference to any Iranian that has ever lived besides maybe Takhti

In 2026, Rezaian and Hajsafi physical age will be 50

[Nokhodi]

who holds the TV rights in Asia? Won't beIN sport show it?

West Asia is beinsports.
I think Europe and North America have different rights holders but they don’t care to broadcast because I don’t think they get enough viewers.

[Abtin]

West Asia is beinsports.
I think Europe and North America have different rights holders but they don’t care to broadcast because I don’t think they get enough viewers.

tbh I doubt anyone has rights in Scandinavia. I remember latest in 2014, Eurosport had the rights.

[oracle]

GLWIZGLWIZ

[Damavand]

For tomorrow’s game IRIB3 is the best bet for broadcasting. I think Hong Kong sports has a channel on YouTube which may broadcast it also.

[oracle]

It's crazy how he can look a camera in the eye and mention Ronaldo's age and fitness as a reference to any Iranian that has ever lived besides maybe Takhti

In 2026, Rezaian and Hajsafi physical age will be 50

His mentality is best 11 play regardless of age is due to fans pressure....
if we had young bucks that can take any of current starters then we can argue with him but really we don't and he wont force a young players into starting line up in a result oriented mentality of tm
fans. I blame tm fans for this there is too much pressure on tm all the time ,I would say top 5 in soccer world for pressure by fans on tm.
need team melli B ASAP due to this mentality.

[PSGman#19]

FIFA+ will show all African qualifiers live and free.

Asian qualifiers will be hidden in a box in the basement to collect dust and be eaten by moths.

I honestly don't understand why Africa get so much coverage and Asia so few in comparison

[Nokhodi]

I honestly don't understand why Africa get so much coverage and Asia so few in comparison

Africa gets free coverage because their confederation f***Ed up an no one bought their rights.

[perspolis#1]

His mentality is best 11 play regardless of age is due to fans pressure....
if we had young bucks that can take any of current starters then we can argue with him but really we don't and he wont force a young players into starting line up in a result oriented mentality of tm
fans. I blame tm fans for this there is too much pressure on tm all the time ,I would say top 5 in soccer world for pressure by fans on tm.
need team melli B ASAP due to this mentality.

England, Spain, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil???????


I get the mentality but its a small coach mentality.

Germany just throws people like Wirtz and Fullkrug etc into the lineup because they know they need replacements..


General,

39 yr old Ebrahimi in 2026 vs 23yr old Bellingham pleas3 aksept and folo

[oracle]

England, Spain, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil???????


I get the mentality but its a small coach mentality.

Germany just throws people like Wirtz and Fullkrug etc into the lineup because they know they need replacements..


General,

39 yr old Ebrahimi in 2026 vs 23yr old Bellingham pleas3 aksept and folo

None of the nations u mentioned will sack a hc after 1 lose wcq campaine and 1 lose coming after qualifying....lol......

Ebrahimi at 39 will have physical ability of 36 years old.

Medi taremi just said now a day 40 year old player if watches himself can play high level.
Medi just basically said he will retire from tm after 2034 wc....

[oracle]

Africa gets free coverage because their confederation f***Ed up an no one bought their rights.

Sound like a conspiracy...Kar kar e ingilisias

[oracle]

zc1vncnu.jpg while tm practice was supposed of been behind closed doors, fans got in.