{"id":55210,"date":"2026-08-20T17:34:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T00:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/?p=55210"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T00:34:30","slug":"iran-to-face-russia-in-friendly-match-in-kazan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2026\/08\/20\/iran-to-face-russia-in-friendly-match-in-kazan\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran to face Russia in friendly match in Kazan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tehran Times – TEHRAN, The national football teams of Iran and Russia are set to meet in a friendly match on Sept. 29 in Kazan, according to the press service of the Russian Football Union (RFU).<\/strong><\/p>\n

The match is scheduled to be played at the home stadium of Rubin Kazan and will serve as an important preparation test for both sides.<\/p>\n

Iran and Russia have developed a recent history of friendly encounters after both teams were excluded from major international competitions. The two sides first met in 2023, when Russia, coached by Valeri Karpin, held Iran to a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n

They met again last autumn, with Russia securing a 2-1 victory over Iran in another closely contested friendly.<\/p>\n

The upcoming meeting in Kazan will provide both teams with another opportunity to assess their squads and prepare for their respective international commitments.<\/p>\n

Russia head into the fixture on the back of an impressive 3-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, giving Karpin\u2019s side added confidence ahead of the clash with Iran.<\/p>\n

For Iran, the match will offer valuable experience against the strong European opponents and allow the coaching staff to evaluate players and tactical options in a competitive international setting.<\/p>\n

The encounter is expected to attract considerable attention as the two familiar opponents renew their rivalry on Russian soil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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