🇮🇷 Iran Predicted Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran has officially secured their spot for the FIFA World Cup 2026. With a mix of seasoned professionals and emerging talent, the squad aims to make a strong impression on the global stage.
🧤 Goalkeepers
The goalkeeping department for Iran is filled with dependable hands. Alireza Beiranvand is likely to lead the charge with his vast international experience, supported by Niazmand, Hosseini, and a promising young talent, Khalifeh.
- Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor)
- Payam Niazmand (Persepolis)
- Hossein Hosseini (Esteghlal)
- Mohammad Khalifeh (Aluminum)
🛡️ Defenders
Iran’s defense line is structured with a solid backbone of experienced players like Khalilzadeh and Pouraliganji. Combined with younger options like Hazbavi and Noorafkan, this defense offers a balance of grit and agility.
- Ali Nemati (Foolad)
- Shoja Khalilzadeh (Tractor)
- Mohammadamin Hazbavi (Sepahan)
- Saleh Hardani (Esteghlal)
- Omid Noorafkan (Malavan)
- Milad Mohammadi (Persepolis)
- Sadegh Moharrami (Dynamo Zagreb)
- Morteza Pouraliganji (Persepolis)
- Aref Aghasi (Tractor)
🎯 Midfielders
Iran’s midfield boasts creativity and endurance. From the experience of Ezatollahi and Ghoddos to the youth of Yousefi and Razzaghnia, this unit is versatile enough to dictate tempo and support both attack and defense.
- Saeid Ezatollahi (Shabab Al Ahli)
- Mohammad Karimi (Sepahan)
- Mohammad Ghorbani (Orenburg)
- Saman Ghoddos (Al Ittihad Kalba)
- Mohammad Mohebbi (Rostov)
- Mehdi Ghaedi (Al Ittihad Kalba)
- Mehdi Hashemnezhad (Tractor)
- Rouzbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal)
- Mohammad Razzaghnia (Gol Gohar)
- Aria Yousefi (Sepahan)
⚽ Strikers
Iran’s frontline will be spearheaded by star striker Mehdi Taremi. Complementing him are powerful finishers like Moghanlou and Alipour, along with several promising talents pushing to make their mark in 2026.
- Mehdi Taremi (Inter Milan)
- Shahriar Moghanlou (Al Ittihad Kalba)
- Mohammadjavad Hosseinnejad (Dinamo Makhachkala)
- Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (Tractor)
- Ali Alipour (Persepolis)
Note: The final confirmed squad will be updated here following the official announcement by Iran Football Federation officials.