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Iran is the men's national football team, currently ranked #22 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Tehrān (Teheran), playing their home matches at Azadi Stadium. Follow Iran on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Milad Mohammadi has been the standout performer for Iran in league play this season with a rating of 7.56. Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Jahanbakhsh have also impressed with ratings of 7.50 and 7.49 respectively.

Mehdi Taremi leads Iran's scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Mehdi Ghayedi has contributed 2, while Sardar Azmoun has added 2.

Sardar Azmoun is the chief creator for Iran in league play with 3 assists this season. Saman Ghoddos and Alireza Jahanbakhsh have also been key playmakers with 2 and 1 assists respectively.

Iran have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 7 goals and conceded 6 during this period. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-2 loss to Nigeria, and a 3-1 win against Gambia. In the World Cup Grp. G, they faced a 2-2 draw with New Zealand, a 0-0 draw with Belgium, and a 1-1 draw with Egypt.

Recent results for Iran:

• 27 maart 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss vs Nigeria
• 29 mei 2026: Friendlies - 3-1 win vs Gambia
• 16 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. G - 2-2 draw vs New Zealand
• 21 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. G - 0-0 draw at Belgium
• 27 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. G - 1-1 draw at Egypt

Upcoming fixtures for Iran:

• 14 oktober 2025: Friendlies - vs Chile
• 29 september 2026: Friendlies - at Russia
• 9 januari 2027: Asian Cup Grp. C - vs China
• 13 januari 2027: Asian Cup Grp. C - at Kyrgyzstan
• 18 januari 2027: Asian Cup Grp. C - vs Syria

Looking ahead, Iran have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Chile (home), Russia (away), China (home), Kyrgyzstan (away), and Syria (home).

Iran's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor), Payam Niazmand (Persepolis), Hossein Hosseini (Sepahan). Defenders: Saleh Hardani (Esteghlal), Ehsan Haji Safi (Sepahan), Shoja Khalilzadeh (Tractor), Milad Mohammadi (ML Vitebsk), Hossein Kanaani (Persepolis), Aria Yousefi (Sepahan), Ali Nemati (Foolad Khuzestan), Ramin Rezaeian (Iran), Danial Eiri (Iran). Midfielders: Saeid Ezatolahi (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Saman Ghoddos (Kalba FC), Roozbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal), Mehdi Torabi (Tractor), Mohammad Ghorbani (Al-Wahda), Amirmohammad Razaghinia (Esteghlal). Forwards: Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Excelsior), Mohammad Mohebi (Rijeka), Mehdi Taremi (Al-Wasl), Mehdi Ghayedi (Al-Nasr SC), Ali Alipour (Persepolis), Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (Tractor), Shahriar Moghanlou (Tractor), Dennis Eckert (Standard Liège).

Amir Ghalenoei is the current head coach of Iran. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 70% win rate across 44 matches, averaging 2.30 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Carlos Queiroz managed the club for 15 seasons, recording 50 wins from 88 matches (57% win rate). Dragan Skočić managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 15 wins from 18 matches (83% win rate). Other former coaches include Marc Wilmots.

Iran plays their home matches at Azadi Stadium in Tehrān (Teheran), which has a capacity of 100,000.

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