FootyTips
Iran — World Cup 2026
Group G · Model Elo 1880 · Founded 1941 · Azadi Stadium
Iran are in Group G. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1880, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Iran
Iran are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group G. The national side was founded in 1941. They play home matches at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran, which seats 78,116.
- Founded: 1941
- Home stadium: Azadi Stadium (capacity 78,116)
- Based in: Tehran, Iran
- Official site: ffiri.ir
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Alireza Beiranvand · Goalkeeper · age 33 · Tractor -
1. Payam Niazmand · Goalkeeper · age 31 · Persepolis -
21. Hossein Hosseini · Goalkeeper · age 34 · Sepahan
Defenders
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2. Saleh Hardani · Right-Back · age 27 · Esteghlal -
3. Shojae Khalilzadeh · Centre-Back · age 37 · Tractor -
4. Milad Mohammadi · Left-Back · age 32 · Persepolis -
6. Hossein Kanaanizadegan · Centre-Back · age 32 · Persepolis -
6. Ali Nemati · Centre-Back · age 30 · Foolad Khuzestan -
14. Aria Yousefi · Right-Back · age 24 · Sepahan -
24. Danial Eiri · Centre-Back · age 22 · Malavan -
28. Ehsan Hajsafi · Left-Back · age 36 · Sepahan -
69. Ramin Rezaeian · Right-Back · age 36 · Foolad Khuzestan
Midfielders
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4. Rouzbeh Cheshmi · Defensive Midfield · age 32 · Esteghlal -
6. Saeid Ezatolahi · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai -
6. Mohammad Ghorbani · Defensive Midfield · age 24 · Al Wahda -
7. Saman Ghoddos · Attacking Midfield · age 32 · Ittihad Kalba -
8. Amirmohammad Razzaghinia · Central Midfield · age 20 · Esteghlal
Forwards
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9. Mehdi Taremi · Left Wing · age 34 · Olympiacos -
9. Ali Alipour · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Persepolis -
9. Mehdi Torabi · Left Wing · age 31 · Tractor -
9. Mohammad Mohebi · Left Wing · age 27 · Rostov -
10. Dennis Eckert · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Standard Liège -
10. Mehdi Ghayedi · Left Wing · age 27 · Al Nasr -
27. Alireza Jahanbakhsh · Right Winger · age 32 · Dender -
70. Shahriar Moghanlou · Centre-Forward · age 31 · Ittihad Kalba -
99. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh · Right Winger · age 25 · Tractor
Staff
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Amir Ghalenoei · Manager · age 62 · Iran
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Iran have played 615 internationals since 1941, winning 349 for a 56.7% win rate (349W 147D 119L, 1,158 goals for / 486 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 3W 7D 11L from 21 matches.
Recent form
- D vs Egypt 1–1 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Belgium 0–0 · 2026-06-21 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs New Zealand 2–2 · 2026-06-15 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Mali 2–0 · 2026-06-04
- W vs Gambia 3–1 · 2026-05-29
- W vs Costa Rica 5–0 · 2026-03-31
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Iran's Top World Cup Scorers
- Ramin Rezaeian — 3 World Cup goals
- Mehdi Taremi — 2 World Cup goals
- Iraj Danaeifard — 1 World Cup goal
- Hassan Rowshan — 1 World Cup goal
- Hamid Estili — 1 World Cup goal
- Mehdi Mahdavikia — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group G Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran are in Group G.
What are Iran's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Iran a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1880.
When was the Iran national football team founded?
1941.
Where do Iran play their home matches?
At the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran (capacity 78,116).
What is Iran's all-time record?
Iran have played 615 internationals, winning 349 (56.7%). At the World Cup they have 3 wins, 7 draws and 11 defeats from 21 matches.