Has Mehdi Taremi played in a World Cup before?

Iran has appeared in 7 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Mehdi Taremi's full international history.

What position does Mehdi Taremi play?

Mehdi Taremi plays as a forward for Iran at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?

Iran are in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.

When does Iran play at the World Cup?

Iran's first match is on 2026-06-15 against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.

Mehdi Taremi – Iran | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Mehdi Taremi

Date of BirthJuly 18, 1992 (age 33)

Place of BirthBushehr, Iran

Height / Weight185 / 82

PositionForward

Current ClubOlympiakos Piraeus

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup - Qualification Asia	15	5	4
Super Cup	1	1	0
World Cup	3	0	0
FIFA Club World Cup	1	0	0
Cup	4	3	0
Friendlies	1	0	0
CAFA Nations Cup	4	1	0
Super League 1	24	10	2
UEFA Champions League	10	2	2
Coppa Italia	3	0	1
Super Cup	2	1	1
UEFA Champions League	12	1	3
All Competitions	80	24	13

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Iran's group: Group G →

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World Cup 2026

Group G →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	3	1	2	0	4	5
2	Egypt	3	1	2	0	2	5
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1

2026-06-15Iran vs New ZealandSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-21Belgium vs IranSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-26Egypt vs IranLumen Field, Seattle→

2026 tournament outlook

Mehdi Taremi 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, Taremi 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

Mehdi Taremi 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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