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) |
Team photo coming soon
Group G standings
| # | Team | MP | 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
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Koushki | FW | 25 | Esteghlal FC | — | 1 goals, 1 assists (AFC Champions League Elite) |
| M. Tikdari | FW | 29 | — | — | — |
| S. Ezatolahi | MF | 29 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 2+ | 6 goals, 0 assists (Pro League) |
| E. Hajisafi | DF | 35 | AEK Athens FC | 2+ | 1 goals, 1 assists (Super League 1) |
| A. Beiranvand | GK | 33 | Tractor Sazi | 1+ | 5 apps (AFC Champions League Two) |
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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