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Guide
Strengths
Recent IR Iran squad/profile context; no FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announced.
World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Iran
Iran
Fixtures set / Group G / Key player pending
Group outlook
Group G
Iran have played 2 group matches and currently have 2 points.
Current record
2 pts
3 fixtures in current tournament data
2026 World Cup Status
Iran at the 2026 World Cup
Iran have played 2 group matches and currently have 2 points.
Phase
Fixtures set
3 fixtures in current tournament data
Quick Facts
Guide essentials
Group G
Group
Amir Ghalenoei
Head coach
Player watch pending
Core player
Jun 22, 2026
Data checked
AFC
Confederation
21
FIFA ranking
6
World Cup appearances
Group stage
Best World Cup
Qatar 2022
Last World Cup
Tournament storylines
What matters now
Why Iran are worth watching in 2026
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Concerns
Final squad, injuries, and role clarity should be checked again when official squad data is published.
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Fan storyline
Iran qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the AFC qualifying campaign, securing their place with a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan in Tehran in March 2025. The 2026 tournament will mark Iran’s seventh World Cup appearance and their fourth in a row, underlining their consistency as one of Asia’s strongest national teams. Iran also played at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they were eliminated in the group stage, a result in line with their best historical performance at the tournament, as they have never advanced beyond the group phase. At the 2026 World Cup, Iran are part of Group G and enter the competition with an experienced squad and strong regional pedigree.
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Historical pedigree
Iran enter 2026 with 6 previous World Cup appearances.
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Current generation
The current-generation player hook is pending verified player data.
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Tactical identity
Tactical identity notes are based on verified team context and avoid unsupported claims.
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Guide
Tournament advantage
Iran's group path runs through Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.
Squad & Key Players
World Cup Squad watch
Squad pending
Final 2026 World Cup squad data is not treated as official until the source record confirms it.
Squad pending: final World Cup squad data will appear here once verified player data is available.
Tactical Identity
How to read this team
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
Tactics
Pending
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
World Cup History
Team History: Iran FIFA World Cup record
Iran will be making their seventh appearance at the World Cup in 2026, as they are one of the regular Asian teams that participate in the World Cup. They have never made it out the group stage of the tournament, as they have consistently qualified each tournament, but have never made a deep run. In their last appearance in the World Cup at Qatar 2022, they were eliminated in the group stage again. Most of their World Cup history has been spent with Iran as a team with a lot of experience and competitive spirit, but lacking in the ability to get out of the group stage. It will be hopeful that the 2026 World Cup will be the first time in their history that they break the group stage barrier.
Appearances6
First appearanceNot available in current data
Last appearanceQatar 2022
Best finishGroup stage
TitlesNo title data in current record
Tournament-by-Tournament Results
Historical results table
Tournament-by-tournament results are not available in the current verified data set.
Memorable World Cup Moments
Moments to know
Memorable World Cup moments are pending verified editorial history notes.
Group Rivals
Same-group opponents
FAQ
Iran World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group are Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran are in Group G. Iran have played 2 group matches and currently have 2 points.
Has Iran announced their 2026 World Cup squad?
Squad pending
Who is Iran's key player to watch?
The key-player field is pending verified editorial data.
What is Iran's World Cup history?
Iran will be making their seventh appearance at the World Cup in 2026, as they are one of the regular Asian teams that participate in the World Cup. They have never made it out the group stage of the tournament, as they have consistently qualified each tournament, but have never made a deep run. In their last appearance in the World Cup at Qatar 2022, they were eliminated in the group stage again. Most of their World Cup history has been spent with Iran as a team with a lot of experience and competitive spirit, but lacking in the ability to get out of the group stage. It will be hopeful that the 2026 World Cup will be the first time in their history that they break the group stage barrier.
Sources / Last Updated
Data provenance
Team recordEditorial team guide record
Fixtures and standingsWorld Cup fixture and standing data
Squad dataPlayer records linked to this team
Last updatedJun 22, 2026