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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More news and updates will be added as the tournament approaches.
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