Mali beaten by World Cup-bound Iran

Mali lost 2-0 to Iran in a friendly match on Thursday in Antalya, Turkey. Goals were scored by Saeed Ezatolahi (12th minute) and Ramin Rezaeian (55th). The Eagles, led by interim coach Badra Alou Diallo, have now gone three matches without a win since the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Several key players were absent due to administrative or physical issues.