Iran
| # | Team | Sp | S | U | N | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
Iran under Ghalenoei (in his second spell) play disciplined and defend compactly. Taremi is the target man, Jahanbakhsh (Dender EH) the captain with Premier League past (Brighton).
Squad
The official squad will be published before the opening match.
Coaches have until 1 June 2026 to finalize their 26-man list. We update automatically.
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FAQ
- Is Iran in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes — Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico. This page shows the group, the full match schedule and the live standings.
- Where can I predict Iran matches?
- On tiptilldone.com you can submit free predictions for all WC26 matches — also via Telegram bot. No download, no password.
- What is Kicktipp Classic scoring?
- 2 points for the right tendency, 3 for goal difference, 5 for exact score. This is the default on tiptilldone and Kicktipp.
- Can I create a tipping round for Iran fans?
- Yes! Create a round on tiptilldone.com and select the "Iran Fans" tag. Other fans find your round via the tag leaderboard.
- 106+Years of history
- 6WC appearances
- –WC titles
- Group stageBest result
- AFCConfederation
- Founded
- 1920
- Nickname
- Team Melli
- FIFA
- #21
- Group
- WM26 · G
- WC appearances
- 6 (incl. 2026)
- Best WC
- Group stage (×6)
- Last WC
- 2022
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