Iran

FIFA #21 Group G AFC IRN

Background

Iran have reached seven World Cups and are the most-capped Asian nation at the tournament alongside South Korea, but have never advanced past the group stage. Team Melli's 2-0 win over Wales in Qatar 2022 remains their highest-profile result of the modern era.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Group stage

Head coach

Amir Ghalenoei

Path forward · Group G

Group opponents:

Belgium (#6) Egypt (#33) New Zealand (#93)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Quarter-final ceiling

Based on FIFA ranking #21. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Iran vs New Zealand · 2026-06-16 · 01:00 UTC

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Iran Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group G

Iran

New Zealand

Jun 16 · 01:00 UTCSoFi StadiumLos Angeles

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group G

Belgium

Iran

Jun 21 · 19:00 UTCSoFi StadiumLos Angeles

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group G

Egypt

Iran

Jun 27 · 03:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle