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

Player to Watch

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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