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Iran
Group G · FIFA #21 · AFC
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
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Iran vs New ZealandMatchday 2 · Group G | Lumen Field, Seattle | Scheduled |
| 3 | Belgium vs IranMatchday 3 · Group G | Gillette Stadium, Boston | Scheduled |
| 6 | Egypt vs IranMatchday 6 · Group G | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Amir Ghalenoei
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
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.