Iran at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 20 |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Manager | Amir Ghalenoei |
| Captain | Alireza Jahanbakhsh |
| Nickname | Team Melli |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Best Finish | Group stage (6 times) |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated |
| 2026 Group | Group G (Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand) |
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Group G standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group stage fixtures
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Iran wins Group G | 3rd Place (TBD) | Lumen Field |
| If Iran finishes 2nd | Runner-up Group D | AT&T Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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