Iran

AFC • Coach: Amir Ghalenoei • Formation: 4-3-3

Team History & Profile

Iran is a national football team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

4-3-3

Official formation and core structure under head coach Amir Ghalenoei

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Iran's key playmakers in critical areas.

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Alireza Beiranvand	Persepolis
2	RB	Sadegh Moharrami	Dinamo Zagreb
4	CB	Shoja Khalilzadeh	Al-Rayyan
5	LB	Milad Mohammadi	AEK Athens
3	CB	Ehsan Hajsafi	AEK Athens
6	CM	Saeid Ezatolahi	Vejle
8	CM	Ahmad Nourollahi	Shabab Al-Ahli
10	RW	Alireza Jahanbakhsh	Feyenoord
9	FW	Mehdi Taremi	Inter Milan
7	LW	Mohammad Mohebi	Rostov
11	FW	Karim Ansarifard	Persepolis
14	AM	Saman Ghoddos	Brentford
12	GK	Amir Abedzadeh	Ponferradina
15	RB	Ramin Rezaeian	Sepahan
20	FW	Allahyar Sayyadmanesh	Hull City
13	CM	Omid Noorafkan	Sepahan