Team Overview

Iran came through AFC qualifying to reach the finals. They are placed in Group G, where the current schedule on the site lists matches against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt. Amir Ghalenoei remains the head coach, and that keeps the page aligned with the latest tournament picture already published across FWCUMC.

Iran arrive with 7 World Cup appearances including 2026, and Their best World Cup result remains group stage (2022). The likely core still runs through Mohammad Mohebi, Mehdi Taremi, and Saeid Ezatolahi. 20th is the current FIFA ranking shown on this page, and that places them firmly in the group of teams expected to target the knockout rounds.

Iran Standings & Ranking Snapshot

2026 World Cup Qualification Qualified from AFC
World Cup Group Group G
Major Honors Best World Cup result: Group stage (2022); confederation: AFC
Current FIFA Men's Ranking 20th
Head Coach Amir Ghalenoei
Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking 15th
Group G Schedule

Iran Fixtures & Results

June 16 • 01:00 UTC Group G
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0 - 0
New ZealandNew Zealand
June 21 • 19:00 UTC Group G
BelgiumBelgium
0 - 0
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June 27 • 03:00 UTC Group G
EgyptEgypt
0 - 0
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Current Squad

Iran 2026 Squad List

Goalkeepers
Alireza Beiranvand player card
1 GK #1

Alireza Beiranvand

Iran flag Iran
Age33
Caps83
Goals0
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Payam Niazmand player card
1 GK #12

Payam Niazmand

Iran flag Iran
Age30
Caps14
Goals0
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Hossein Hosseini player card
1 GK #22

Hossein Hosseini

Iran flag Iran
Age33
Caps12
Goals0
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Mohammad Reza Akhbari player card
1 GK #30

Mohammad Reza Akhbari

Iran flag Iran
Age33
Caps1
Goals0
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Defenders
Ali Nemati player card
2 DF #3

Ali Nemati

Iran flag Iran
Age30
Caps14
Goals0
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Saleh Hardani player card
2 DF #2

Saleh Hardani

Iran flag Iran
Age27
Caps16
Goals1
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Shojae Khalilzadeh player card
2 DF #4

Shojae Khalilzadeh

Iran flag Iran
Age36
Caps54
Goals2
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Milad Mohammadi player card
2 DF #5

Milad Mohammadi

Iran flag Iran
Age32
Caps73
Goals1
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Hossein Kanaanizadegan player card
2 DF #13

Hossein Kanaanizadegan

Iran flag Iran
Age31
Caps62
Goals6
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Majid Hosseini player card
2 DF #19

Majid Hosseini

Iran flag Iran
Age29
Caps30
Goals0
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Aria Yousefi player card
2 DF #23

Aria Yousefi

Iran flag Iran
Age23
Caps11
Goals0
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Danial Esmaeilifar player card
2 DF #26

Danial Esmaeilifar

Iran flag Iran
Age32
Caps5
Goals0
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Midfielders
Saeid Ezatolahi player card
3 MF #6

Saeid Ezatolahi

Iran flag Iran
Age29
Caps81
Goals1
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Saman Ghoddos player card
3 MF #14

Saman Ghoddos

Iran flag Iran
Age32
Caps65
Goals3
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Mohammad Ghorbani player card
3 MF #16

Mohammad Ghorbani

Iran flag Iran
Age24
Caps13
Goals0
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Mehdi Hashemnejad player card
3 MF #17

Mehdi Hashemnejad

Iran flag Iran
Age24
Caps7
Goals0
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Mehdi Tikdari player card
3 MF #18

Mehdi Tikdari

Iran flag Iran
Age29
Caps1
Goals0
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Omid Noorafkan player card
3 MF #21

Omid Noorafkan

Iran flag Iran
Age28
Caps37
Goals1
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Alireza Koushki player card
3 MF #25

Alireza Koushki

Iran flag Iran
Age26
Caps2
Goals0
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Hadi Habibinejad player card
3 MF #27

Hadi Habibinejad

Iran flag Iran
Age30
Caps0
Goals0
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Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi player card
3 MF #28

Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi

Iran flag Iran
Age26
Caps4
Goals2
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Forwards
Mehdi Taremi player card
4 FW #9

Mehdi Taremi

Iran flag Iran
Age33
Caps101
Goals56
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Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh player card
4 FW #10

Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh

Iran flag Iran
Age25
Caps14
Goals5
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Ali Alipour player card
4 FW #11

Ali Alipour

Iran flag Iran
Age30
Caps11
Goals1
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Mohammad Omri player card
4 FW #24

Mohammad Omri

Iran flag Iran
Age25
Caps0
Goals0
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Mehdi Ghayedi player card
4 FW #--

Mehdi Ghayedi

Iran flag Iran
Age27
Caps27
Goals9
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Head Coach
Amir Ghalenoei head coach card
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Amir Ghalenoei

Iran flagIran
RoleHead Coach
StatusCurrent
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Iran Squad Outlook & Tactics

Iran look strongest in a 4-2-3-1 on the current page setup. The shape gives the team a stable back four, enough protection in midfield, and clear lanes for the wide and central attackers. With Saleh Hardani and Hossein Kanaanizadegan helping to stabilise the base and Saeid Ezatolahi, Saman Ghoddos, Mohammad Mohebi, and Mehdi Taremi carrying the progressive work, the tactical picture feels clearer than the older thin version of this page.

Playing Style

Amir Ghalenoei is most likely to lean on compact spacing, fast ball circulation, and direct forward support once possession turns. The current squad list suggests enough balance for controlled build-up and quick transitions rather than one-dimensional football.

Head Coach: Amir Ghalenoei

Team Facts

  • Group G for the 2026 World Cup
  • World Cup appearances: 7
  • Best World Cup result: Group stage

Iran Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1)

A 4-2-3-1 still looks like the cleanest fit for Iran based on the current squad and the probable lineup already shown on this page. It keeps the structure familiar, supports the main creators, and leaves enough protection behind the ball for tougher group-stage stretches.

Position Likely Option
GK Alireza Beiranvand
Defenders Saleh Hardani, Hossein Kanaanizadegan, Majid Hosseini, Milad Mohammadi
Midfielders Saeid Ezatolahi, Saman Ghoddos, Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Attackers Mohammad Mohebi, Mehdi Taremi, Mehdi Ghayedi

Iran Team Kits (2026)

Iran kits are easier to track now than they were earlier in the World Cup 2026 build-up. The key is to separate shirts that are formally launched from shirts that are still waiting for clearer supplier or federation confirmation.

The easiest way to shop Iran kits is to separate standard fan versions from tighter player editions. If a product page does not clearly list the cut, check sizing guidance before you buy. The current supplier trail points to adidas, and the separate Iran kit guide now carries the fuller release-status detail.

Kit Design Details

  • Home Kit: Supplier relationship is clear, final shirt presentation is not.
  • Away Kit: Alternate-kit details are weaker than the home picture right now.
  • Third Kit: yet to be confirmed.
  • Goalkeeper Kit: Dedicated keeper shirt for contrast and visibility.
Iran Home Kit preview

Home Kit

Iran Away Kit preview

Away Kit

Iran Third Kit preview

Third Kit

Iran Goalkeeper Kit preview

Goalkeeper Kit

Iran 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook

Iran do not need filler optimism to make the case. The team already have a defined group path against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt, a settled coaching reference in Amir Ghalenoei, and a current ranking line of 20th. That places them firmly in the group of teams expected to target the knockout rounds.

If Mohammad Mohebi, Mehdi Taremi, and Mehdi Ghayedi convert chances consistently and the midfield led by Saeid Ezatolahi and Saman Ghoddos controls transitions, Iran can make this group uncomfortable for opponents. The exact ceiling will still depend on finishing, defensive concentration, and how well the final tournament squad holds up physically across three matches.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Qualified from AFC.

Amir Ghalenoei is the current head coach on this page, and the probable setup still points to a 4-2-3-1 as the clearest base structure.

The current group-stage schedule on the site lists New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt as Iran's opponents in Group G.

The current ranking shown on this page is 20th. The highest-ever FIFA ranking listed here is 15th.

The current Iran kit picture on this site points to adidas as the supplier. The clearest public read is the home shirt as Supplier relationship is clear, final shirt presentation is not., with the away shirt tracked as Alternate-kit details are weaker than the home picture right now..