Iran - fixtures, team info and top players

Iran is the men's national football team, currently ranked #20 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.

Iran have been in solid form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 2 during this period. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.4 goals per game. In the World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A, they faced a 3-0 win against North Korea. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-2 loss to Russia, a 2-0 win against Tanzania, a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, and a 0-0 draw with Uzbekistan.

Recent results for Iran:

• June 10, 2025: World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A - 3-0 win vs North Korea
• October 10, 2025: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Russia
• October 14, 2025: Friendlies - 2-0 win vs Tanzania
• November 13, 2025: Friendlies - 0-0 draw vs Cape Verde
• November 18, 2025: Friendlies - 0-0 draw at Uzbekistan

Upcoming fixtures for Iran:

• October 14, 2025: Friendlies - vs Chile
• June 16, 2026: World Cup Grp. G - vs New Zealand
• June 21, 2026: World Cup Grp. G - at Belgium
• June 27, 2026: World Cup Grp. G - at Egypt

Looking ahead, Iran have 2 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: Chile (home), New Zealand (home), Belgium (away), and Egypt (away).

Iran's squad consists of 27 players. Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor), Payam Niazmand (Persepolis), Mohammadreza Akhbari (Gol Gohar), Mohammad Khalifeh (Iran). Defenders: Aria Yousefi (Sepahan), Shoja Khalilzadeh (Tractor), Ali Nemati (Foolad Khuzestan), Mehdi Zare Mohazabieh (FK Akhmat), Mohammad Hazbavi (Sepahan), Ramin Rezaeian (Esteghlal), Danial Esmaeilifar (Tractor). Midfielders: Hossein Abarghouei (Kheybar Khorramabad), Saeid Ezatolahi (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Saman Ghoddos (Al Ittihad Kalba), Mohammad Ghorbani (Al-Wahda), Mehdi Hashemnejad (Tractor), Omid Noorafkan (Sepahan), Mohammad Khodabandehlo (Persepolis). Forwards: Alireza Jahanbakhsh (FCV Dender EH), Mohammad Mohebi (FC Rostov), Mohammadmehdi Mohebi (Sepahan), Mehdi Taremi (Olympiacos), Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (Tractor), Ali Alipour (Persepolis), Mohammadjavad Hosseinnejad (Dynamo Makhachkala), Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo), Kasra Taheri (Paykan).

Amir Ghalenoei is the current head coach of Iran. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 76% win rate across 37 matches, averaging 2.41 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 Skocic 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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