IranSaleh Hardani – Iran | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

    Saleh Hardani
    Saleh Hardani
    Date of BirthDecember 26, 1998 (age 27)
    Place of BirthDishmok, Iran
    Height / Weight176 / —
    PositionDefender
    Current ClubEsteghlal FC
    49
    Career
    Appearances
    1
    Career
    Goals
    2025-26 Season
    CompetitionMPGlsAst
    World Cup - Qualification Asia1110
    World Cup100
    AFC Champions League Two501
    AFC Champions League Elite100
    Persian Gulf Pro League1100
    Persian Gulf Pro League1200
    AFC Champions League Elite400
    AFC Champions League Two400
    All Competitions4911
    12
    Int'l
    Caps
    1
    Int'l
    Goals
    Iran's group: Group G →
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    World Cup 2026

    Group G →
    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1BelgiumBelgium312045
    2EgyptEgypt312025
    3IranIran303003
    4New ZealandNew Zealand3012-61

    2026 tournament outlook

    Saleh Hardani 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 defender, Hardani 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

    Saleh Hardani 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.

    View full Iran team profile →

    Related players

    Iran Teammates

    PlayerPosition
    M. AkhbariGoalkeeper
    A. AbdullayevDefender
    H. AbarghoueiMidfielder
    M. HashemnejadAttacker

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