IR Iran
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Amir Ghalenoei
Head Coach
4-1-4-1
Formation
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Titles
7
Appearances
Overview
Iran return to the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time as the dominant force in West Asian football. Team Melli will be aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
Road to World Cup 2026
Iran qualified comfortably via the AFC qualification, finishing top of their group with a strong attacking record.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Mehdi Taremi
- Sardar Azmoun
- Alireza Jahanbakhsh
- Ali Gholizadeh
Strengths
Defensive organization, set-piece threat, and a strong spine. Mehdi Taremi's goalscoring is a major asset.
Weaknesses
Squad depth in attacking positions. The team can struggle to create chances against deep defensive blocks.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Round of 32 is the realistic target. A group-stage upset would be a major result.
Historical World Cup Performance
Six prior appearances, all ending in the group stage. The 2014 and 2018 tournaments included narrow misses in the final group matches.
Best result: Group stage (multiple)
Last World Cup: Group stage (2022)
Match Schedule
IR Iran vs New Zealand
Belgium vs IR Iran
Egypt vs IR Iran