AFC · Team Melli

🇮🇷 Iran

Group-stage focus — capable of upsets

6 · المشاركات
0 · الألقاب العالمية
Group stage · أفضل نتيجة
1920 · تأسس عام
AFC

تاريخ كأس العالم

Iran (Team Melli) has appeared at 6 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Group stage. Founded in 1920, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the AFC pool, coached by Amir Ghalenoei.

  • المشاركات6
  • الألقاب العالمية0
  • أفضل نتيجةGroup stage
  • المدربAmir Ghalenoei
  • تأسس عام1920
  • FIFAAFC
Squad

النجوم

  • Mehdi Taremi
  • Sardar Azmoun
  • Alireza Jahanbakhsh
  • Saeid Ezatolahi
  • Karim Ansarifard
Outlook

الطريق إلى اللقب

Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.

FAQ

الأسئلة الشائعة

Has Iran won the World Cup?

Iran has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Group stage.

Who is the head coach of Iran?

Amir Ghalenoei leads Iran into FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many times has Iran played in the World Cup?

Iran has appeared 6 times in the FIFA World Cup.

Who are Iran's star players?

Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Saeid Ezatolahi, Karim Ansarifard.

What confederation does Iran represent?

Iran plays in the AFC confederation.

When does Iran play in the World Cup 2026?

Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.

What is Iran's nickname?

Team Melli

🇮🇷 Iran

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Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.

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