Iran have maintained their recent consistency, as they have once again qualified for the FIFA World Cup. Team Melli are ready to create history in the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Iran started their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (AFC) journey from the Second Round Group E, where they competed against Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. With two draws against Uzbekistan and four other wins, Iran finished on top of the points table with 14 points, as they finished over Uzbekistan due to better goal difference.
In the third round, Iran were in Group A, where they had to fight against Kyrgyzstan, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and North Korea. With seven wins, two draws, and one defeat, Iran finished on top of the group with 23 points, as they comfortably qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Iran's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Second Round) Group E
Iran 4 – 0 Hong Kong
Uzbekistan 2 – 2 Iran
Iran 5 – 0 Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan 0 – 1 Iran
Hong Kong 2 – 4 Iran
Iran 0 – 0 Uzbekistan
Iran's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Third Round) Group A
Iran 1 – 0 Kyrgyzstan
United Arab Emirates 0 – 1 Iran
Uzbekistan 0 – 0 Iran
Iran 4 – 1 Qatar
North Korea 2 – 3 Iran
Kyrgyzstan 2 – 3 Iran
Iran 2 – 0 United Arab Emirates
Iran 2 – 2 Uzbekistan
Qatar 1 – 0 Iran
Iran 3 – 0 North Korea
Iran in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Final Status
Matches played: 16
Won: 11
Drawn: 4
Lost: 1
Goals Scored: 35
Goals Conceded: 12
Leading Goal Scorer: Mehdi Taremi – 12 goals
Iran FIFA World Cup records
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be Iran’s seventh FIFA World Cup appearance, including their fourth consecutive appearance since 2014. Iran have never crossed the first round group stage, as Team Melli are desperate to break this frustrating record.
Iran group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran are in Group G in the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they will compete against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.
June 15: Iran vs New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (18:00 local time)
June 21: Belgium vs Iran at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (12:00 local time)
June 26: Egypt vs Iran at Lumen Field, Seattle (20:00 local time)
