IRN

IRNGroup G

Iran

AFC • AFC

Tournament Outlook

Round of 32. Organization can frustrate anyone.

Best World Cup Result: Group Stage

About Iran

Team Melli is Asia's most experienced World Cup nation outside Japan/Korea. Iran plays organized, physical football with passionate support.

Playing Style: Defensively solid with quick counter-attacks. Set-piece specialists.

Key Players

Striker

Mehdi Taremi

Inter Milan

Striker

Sardar Azmoun

Bayer Leverkusen

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Defensive organization
Taremi quality
Experience
Set pieces

Weaknesses

Creating chances
Limited depth
External pressures

World Cup Schedule

Group GUpcoming

vs New Zealand

Group GUpcoming

vs Belgium

Group GUpcoming

vs Egypt

Fun Facts

⚽Ali Daei held international goal record (109) before Ronaldo broke it
⚽Defeated USA 2-1 in 1998 - political significance
⚽Football hugely popular despite challenges

Team Info

FIFA Code: IRN
Confederation: AFC
World Cup Appearances: 6
Group: Group G

Fan Culture

Iranian fans are incredibly passionate with football being huge in the country.

Known as: Team Melli

Famous Chants:

Iran! Iran!