IranSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group GSeason 2026Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group G in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 2Qualification |  Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| 3Qualification |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4Qualification |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
6
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
7
Dender
8
FC Rostov
14
Al-Ittihad Kalba
15
Esteghlal FC
16
Tractor Sazi
17
Sepahan FC
21
Al Wahda FC
26Esteghlal FCForwards
9
Olympiakos Piraeus
10
Al Nasr
11Iran
18Tractor Sazi
20Al-Ittihad Kalba
24
Standard LiegeKey Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 3 matches
Recent Results
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History of the Iran national team
Founding and Early Years
The Iran national team, nicknamed "Team Melli," is governed by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, founded in 1920. It established itself in the 1960s-70s as the great emerging power of Asian football.
Team Evolution
Backed by one of the most passionate fan bases in Asia, Iran's national team built a rigorous, defensively solid playing identity, regularly cited among the most difficult teams to face on the continent.
Great Managers
Team Melli built its continental golden age in the 1970s, before Amir Ghalenoei took charge of a side now focused on modernising its style of play.
Iconic Players
Ali Daei, the all-time leading international men's goalscorer with 108 goals, remains the absolute benchmark of Iranian football. Mehdi Taremi, a prominent striker of the current generation, and Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the current captain, now carry that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Iran won three consecutive AFC Asian Cup titles (1968, 1972, 1976), a unique feat in the history of the continental competition. At the 2026 World Cup, Iran were eliminated in the group stage after three consecutive draws: against New Zealand (2-2), Belgium (0-0), and Egypt (1-1).
The Team Today
Under Amir Ghalenoei, Iran rank among the respected nations of the Asian continent in the FIFA World Ranking, driven by talents such as Mehdi Taremi playing at the highest European level.
Overall record
Current unbeaten streak: 5 matchesBased on the last 6 matches played
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Frequently asked questions
When is Iran's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Iran's current standing?+
Iran are currently 3 in World Cup 2026 with 3 points.
How many Asian Cup titles has Iran won?+
Three consecutive: 1968, 1972, and 1976.
Who is Iran's captain?+
Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the team's current captain.
Who is the all-time leading international men's goalscorer?+
Iran's Ali Daei, with 108 goals, a world record.
How did Iran's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the group stage after three draws.
Who is Iran's current head coach?+
Amir Ghalenoei.
When was the Iran Football Federation founded?+
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran was founded in 1920.