Dennis-Yerai Eckert – Iran | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Dennis-Yerai Eckert
Dennis-Yerai Eckert Ayensa
Date of BirthJanuary 9, 1997 (age 29)
Place of BirthBonn, Germany
Height / Weight182 / 80
PositionForward
Current ClubStandard Liege
40
Career
Appearances
7
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | 35 | 5 | 0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 40 | 7 | 0 |
0
Int'l
Caps
0
Int'l
Goals
Iran International
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World Cup 2026
Group G →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
2026 tournament outlook
Dennis-Yerai Eckert will represent Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran have been drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. As a forward, Eckert will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Iran's best World Cup finish is Group stage (6 times). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Iran at the 2026 World Cup
Dennis-Yerai Eckert is part of the Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Amir Ghalenoei, alongside M. Akhbari, A. Abdullayev, H. Abarghouei, and M. Hashemnejad among the key players.
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Iran Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| M. Akhbari | Goalkeeper |
| A. Abdullayev | Defender |
| H. Abarghouei | Midfielder |
| M. Hashemnejad | Attacker |
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