Team Melli

Iran

Group G · FIFA #21 · AFC

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FIFA rank
#21
Confederation
AFC
Coach
Amir Ghalenoei
Captain
TBC
Status
Qualified
Appearances
6 appearances
Best finish
Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)
Nickname
Team Melli

Team overview

Iran are in Group G at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent AFC and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.

World Cup 2026

Group
Group G
Confederation
AFC
FIFA ranking
#21
Qualification
Qualified
Qualification route
Qualified via AFC pathway
Draw confirmation
Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw

Tournament statistics

Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.

Recent form

Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.

Fixtures & results

MDMatchVenueStatus
2Iran vs New ZealandMatchday 2 · Group GLumen Field, SeattleScheduled
3Belgium vs IranMatchday 3 · Group GGillette Stadium, BostonScheduled
6Egypt vs IranMatchday 6 · Group GMetLife Stadium, New JerseyScheduled

World Cup history

Appearances6 appearances
Best finishGroup stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)

Head coach

Amir Ghalenoei

Iran · AFC

Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.

Players to watch

Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.

Squad

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.

Predicted starting XI

Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.

Group G rivals

Iran (Team Melli) are in Group G at FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA ranking: #21. Coach: Amir Ghalenoei. Qualified. Best World Cup finish: Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022).

FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw · Match stats from verified reports

FAQ

What group is Iran in at World Cup 2026?
Group G, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
Who is the Iran head coach for World Cup 2026?
Amir Ghalenoei is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
What is Iran's best World Cup finish?
Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)
How did Iran qualify for World Cup 2026?
Qualified via AFC pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.

FIFA World Cup 2026™

USA · Canada · Mexico · 48 Teams · 104 Matches

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