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, 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 - 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 - vs New Zealand
• June 21, 2026: World Cup - at Belgium
• June 27, 2026: World Cup - 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), Mohammad Khalifeh (Iran), Mohammadreza Akhbari (Gol Gohar), Payam Niazmand (Persepolis). Defenders: Ali Nemati (Foolad Khuzestan), Aria Yousefi (Sepahan), Danial Esmaeilifar (Tractor), Mehdi Zare Mohazabieh (FK Akhmat), Mohammad Hazbavi (Sepahan), Ramin Rezaeian (Esteghlal), Shoja Khalilzadeh (Tractor). Midfielders: Hossein Abarghouei (Kheybar Khorramabad), Mehdi Hashemnejad (Tractor), Mohammad Ghorbani (Al-Wahda), Mohammad Khodabandehlo (Persepolis), Omid Noorafkan (Sepahan), Saeid Ezatolahi (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Saman Ghoddos (Al Ittihad Kalba). Forwards: Ali Alipour (Persepolis), Alireza Jahanbakhsh (FCV Dender EH), Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Westerlo), Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (Tractor), Kasra Taheri (Paykan), Mehdi Taremi (Olympiacos), Mohammad Mohebi (FC Rostov), Mohammadjavad Hosseinnejad (Dynamo Makhachkala), Mohammadmehdi Mohebi (Sepahan).

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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