Iran World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Iran are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group K alongside Poland, Tunisia, Haiti. Here is everything you need to know about Iran’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Iran World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | AFC |
| FIFA Ranking | #18 |
| Group | Group K |
| Group Opponents | Poland, Tunisia, Haiti |
| Head Coach | Amir Ghalenoei |
| Star Player | Sardar Azmoun |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Best Result | Group Stage |
Iran 2026 World Cup Squad
Iran named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Hossein Hosseini, Payam Niazmand
Defenders: Sadegh Moharrami, Morteza Pouraliganji, Majid Hosseini, Milad Mohammadi, Rouzbeh Cheshmi
Midfielders: Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Ali Gholizadeh, Ahmad Noorollahi, Saeid Ezatolahi, Mehdi Torabi
Forwards: Sardar Azmoun, Mehdi Taremi, Karim Ansarifard, Allahyar Sayyadmanesh
Iran World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Iran vs Poland | TBC |
| June 18 | Iran vs Tunisia | TBC |
| June 23 | Iran vs Haiti | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Sardar Azmoun
The Bayer Leverkusen striker is Iran’s most talented player. His technique, movement and goal-scoring ability make him one of the most dangerous attackers in Asian football and a player capable of making an impact at the World Cup.
Mehdi Taremi
The Inter Milan striker brings European experience and proven goal-scoring ability to Iran’s attack. His performances in Serie A and the Champions League have established him as one of Asia’s finest strikers currently playing in Europe.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
The experienced winger brings creativity and directness from wide positions. His time in the Premier League and Dutch football has given him the experience to perform consistently against high-quality opposition.
Iran World Cup History
Iran are one of the most consistent qualifiers in Asian football, having appeared at seven World Cups. Their best recent tournament was 2022 in Qatar where they defeated Wales and were only eliminated in a dramatic final group game against the USA. Team Melli are the most successful team in the history of the Asian Cup.
How Did Iran Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Iran qualified through AFC Asian qualifying, winning their group convincingly. They are consistently one of Asia’s strongest nations and their qualification was never seriously in doubt under their current setup.
Iran World Cup 2026 Prediction
Iran have a very winnable Group K with Poland, Tunisia and Haiti. With Azmoun and Taremi they have genuine attacking quality capable of scoring against any team. Reaching the Round of 32 is the minimum expectation and they should challenge for group qualification.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Iran at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
