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Team Overview

Consistently one of Asia's top teams, Team Melli combines defensive solidity with a potent attack. They will be looking to advance past the group stage for the first time in their history.

Key Players

  • Mehdi Taremi
  • Sardar Azmoun
  • Alireza Jahanbakhsh

World Cup 2026 Analysis

Iran Secures Fourth Consecutive World Cup Berth

Team Melli has officially booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, continuing their dominance in Asian football. Under the stewardship of Amir Ghalenoei, Iran cruised through the qualifiers, relying on their trademark defensive solidity and the lethal partnership of Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun upfront.

Squad & Form:

The squad remains experienced, with many players featuring in top European leagues. Recent friendlies have shown a tactical evolution, with the team pressing higher up the pitch. Fans are hopeful that this generation can finally break the group stage curse.

Last updated: 12/20/2025