Iran
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group G
Iran
Team Melli are Asia's most experienced World Cup team, participating in their seventh tournament. Iran combine technical quality with fierce competitive determination. · Coach: Amir Ghalenoei
#21
FIFA Rank
0
WC Titles
3
Matches
G
Group

Squad

Goalkeepers (3)
Hossein Hosseini1992
Payam Niazmand1995
Alireza Beiranvand1992
Defenders (9)
Ehsan Hajsafi1990
Ramin Rezaeian1990
Milad Mohammadi1993
Hossein Kanaanizadegan1994
Shojae Khalilzadeh1989
Rouzbeh Cheshmi1993
Saleh Hardani1998
Ali Nemati1996
Danial Eiri2003
Midfielders (6)
Saeid Ezatolahi1996
Mehdi Torabi1994
Mohammad Ghorbani2001
Ariya Yousefi2002
Medhi Ghayedi1998
Amir Razzaghinia2006
Forwards (8)
Alireza Jahanbakhsh1993
Mehdi Taremi1992
Dennis Eckert1997
Ali Alipour1995
Shahriar Moghanlou1994
Mohammad Mohebi1998
Saman Ghoddos1993
Amir Hosseinzadeh2000

Watch Iran at the 2026 World Cup Online Free

FIFA Rank: #21. Coach: Amir Ghalenoei. The 2026 World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

About Iran

Team Melli are Asia's most experienced World Cup team, participating in their seventh tournament. Iran combine technical quality with fierce competitive determination. FIFA Rank: #21. Coach: Amir Ghalenoei.

Where to Watch Iran Matches Online Free

Watch every Iran match at WC 2026 live and free — click Watch next to any fixture above. HD quality, no registration, works on PC, iPhone (Safari), Android (Chrome), and Smart TV.

Iran in Group G — WC 2026

In the group stage, Iran plays against Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand. The top two teams plus the 8 best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32. See all Group G matches and standings →

Live Broadcasts of Iran — Schedule and Kick-off Times

All Iran match dates, times (CET, UTC+2) and venues are listed above. Follow the full WC 2026 schedule for real-time updates. The countdown timer on each match page shows exactly when kick-off begins.

Iran Squad at WC 2026

Official 26-man squad lists must be submitted to FIFA by early June 2026. Once the Iran squad is confirmed, this page updates automatically.

World Cup History

Iran is the strongest football nation in Western Asia and a regular at World Cup final tournaments. Team Melli is known for its fighting spirit and passionate supporters. Their victory over the USA at the 1998 World Cup is permanently etched in history.

Sardar Azmoun of Bayer Leverkusen is a world-class striker. Tactically, the team can operate both from a defensive base and with high pressing. The target for 2026 is to advance from the group stage and cause a stir in the knockout rounds.

FAQ: Iran at WC 2026

How to watch Iran at WC 2026 free? Click Watch above — HD, no account needed.

Which group is Iran in? Group G, alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.

When does Iran play? All dates and times are in the schedule above.

Where are Iran matches held? At WC 2026 venues in the USA, Mexico and Canada.