IR Iran World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA IRN · Group G · Head coach: Amir Ardeshir IR Ghalehnoy
Team Melli held England and lost narrowly to USA in 2022. Iran's defensive organisation and set pieces make them awkward opponents. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. IR Iran travel with 26 players in Group G, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group G. Iran target points vs New Zealand and draw vs Egypt or Belgium. Amir Ardeshir IR Ghalehnoy leads the side with a clear tactical identity: Deep 4-4-2, compact lines, long diagonal to target striker and ruthless counter after turnover.
AFC qualifying. Iran rarely slip in Asian cycles. 2022. group stage; six total appearances. FIFA's published shirt names include TAREMI, MEHDI GHAYEDI, A. ALIPOUR and AMIRHOSSEIN among the 26 call-ups. 17 players were listed with IRN clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 BEIRANVAND (Tractor Sazi Tabriz FC (IRN)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Belgium must break deep block. patience and width required. Round of 32 via third place; group win unlikely in Group G.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | BEIRANVAND | Tractor Sazi Tabriz FC (IRN) |
| 2 | DF | SALEH | Esteghlal Tehran FC (IRN) |
| 3 | DF | E. HAJISAFI | Sepahan SC (IRN) |
| 4 | DF | SHOJA | Tractor Sazi Tabriz FC (IRN) |
| 5 | DF | M. MOHAMMADI | Persepolis FC (IRN) |
| 6 | MF | S. EZATOLAHI | Shabab Al Ahli Club (UAE) |
| 7 | MF | A. JAHANBAKHSH | FCV Dender EH (BEL) |
| 8 | MF | M. MOHEBI | FC Rostov (RUS) |
| 9 | FW | TAREMI | Olympiacos FC (GRE) |
| 10 | FW | MEHDI GHAYEDI | Al Nasr SC (UAE) |
| 11 | FW | A. ALIPOUR | Persepolis FC (IRN) |
| 12 | GK | PAYAM | Persepolis FC (IRN) |
| 13 | DF | KANANI | Persepolis FC (IRN) |
| 14 | MF | GHODDOOS | Al Ittihad Kalba SCC (UAE) |
| 15 | MF | ROOZBEH | Esteghlal Tehran FC (IRN) |
| 16 | MF | M. TORABI | Tractor Sazi Tabriz FC (IRN) |
| 17 | DF | ARYA | Sepahan SC (IRN) |
| 18 | FW | AMIRHOSSEIN | Tractor Sazi Tabriz FC (IRN) |
| 19 | DF | ALI | Foolad Khuzestan FC (IRN) |
| 20 | FW | SHAHRIYAR | Al Ittihad Kalba SCC (UAE) |
| 21 | MF | MOHAMMAD | Al Wahda SC (UAE) |
| 22 | GK | HOSSEINI | Sepahan SC (IRN) |
| 23 | DF | RAMIN | Foolad Khuzestan FC (IRN) |
| 24 | FW | DARGAHI | Standard Liège (BEL) |
| 25 | DF | DANIAL | Malavan Anzali FC (IRN) |
| 26 | MF | RAZAGH | Esteghlal Tehran FC (IRN) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are on Iran's official World Cup 2026 list?
IR Iran (IRN) registered 26 players on 2026-06-03 for North America. Group G pairs them with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, and compact, technical call-ups are listed with shirt numbers above.
Who is IR Iran's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Amir Ardeshir IR Ghalehnoy (Iran) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. Deep 4-4-2, compact lines, long diagonal to target striker and ruthless counter after turnover.
Which players stand out on IR Iran's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include TAREMI, MEHDI GHAYEDI, A. ALIPOUR and AMIRHOSSEIN. Fans and media often watch Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Beiranvand, and FIFA's sheet lists TAREMI, MEHDI GHAYEDI, A. ALIPOUR and AMIRHOSSEIN among the call-ups. IR Iran registered 6 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full IR Iran World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official IR Iran squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on IR Iran's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.