Amir Ghalenoei's Official Iran Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
With experience, tactical discipline and the leadership of Mehdi Taremi, Iran heads into the 2026 FIFA World Cup aiming to reach the knockout stage for the first time.
Iran has officially confirmed its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Managed by Amir Ghalenoei, Team Melli enters its seventh World Cup determined to achieve a historic breakthrough by advancing beyond the group stage.
The squad blends experienced internationals with emerging talents, creating a balanced roster capable of competing against top-level opposition. Leading the team is captain Mehdi Taremi, who remains the nation’s biggest attacking threat and most influential player.
Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Goalkeepers
- Alireza Beiranvand
- Seyed Hossein Hosseini
- Payam Niazmand
Defenders
- Danial Eiri
- Ehsan Hajsafi
- Saleh Hardani
- Hossein Kanaani
- Shoja Khalilzadeh
- Milad Mohammadi
- Ali Nemati
- Ramin Rezaeian
Midfielders
- Rouzbeh Cheshmi
- Saeid Ezatolahi
- Mehdi Ghaedi
- Saman Ghoddos
- Mohammad Ghorbani
- Alireza Jahanbakhsh
- Mohammad Mohebi
- Amir Mohammad Razzaghinia
- Mehdi Torabi
- Aria Yousefi
Forwards
- Ali Alipour
- Dennis Dargahi
- Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
- Mehdi Taremi
- Shahriar Moghanlou
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Iran’s biggest star remains Mehdi Taremi. At 33 years old, the striker could be entering his final World Cup at the peak of his career and will once again be Team Melli’s main attacking reference. His goal-scoring ability, international experience, and leadership will be crucial to Iran’s ambitions.
Alongside him, experienced players such as Alireza Beiranvand, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Saeid Ezatolahi and Ramin Rezaeian will provide leadership and stability to a squad dreaming of making history.
Iran Aims to Break Its Historical Barrier
Team Melli will be competing in its seventh FIFA World Cup and arrives as one of Asia’s most consistent national teams. However, the ultimate challenge remains the same: advancing beyond the group stage for the first time.
Drawn into Group G alongside New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt, Iran will look to rely on its tactical discipline, experience, and defensive solidity to compete against top-level opposition.
With Taremi leading the attack and a seasoned core supporting him, Iran enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup convinced that it can write the most important chapter in the history of Iranian football.
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