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Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
Iran play at the 2026 World Cup in Group G against Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. Head coach is Amir Ghalenoei. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Iran below.
Four consecutive World Cup appearances. With Taremi (Inter), Azmoun and Jahanbakhsh, an experienced squad. In Group G with Belgium and Egypt, fighting for second place. Reaching the knockouts for the first time at a World Cup is within reach.
The three group-stage matches for Iran in Group G.
Iran face three opponents in Group G. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between Iran and the other teams in Group G, plus classic rivalries.
Seven World Cup appearances, never past the group stage. Best result: 1-1 vs Portugal at the 2018 World Cup.
The 1 biggest names in Iran's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.
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Start predicting →Iran play at the 2026 World Cup in Group G, together with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.
Amir Ghalenoei is the head coach of Iran at the 2026 World Cup.
Iran's best World Cup result is: Group stage. Iran have 7 previous World Cup appearances.
Four consecutive World Cup appearances. With Taremi (Inter), Azmoun and Jahanbakhsh, an experienced squad.
Iran are part of AFC (Asia). They sit at #18 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07