Iran

Group GAFC · 3 Matches

Group G · Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	3	1	2	0	+4	5
2	Egypt	3	1	2	0	+2	5
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1

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History

Iran's participation in 2026 was surrounded by political controversy, with initial doubts over whether the team would travel to the US. FIFA President Infantino personally intervened to assure their participation.

Record

Iran has qualified for 7 World Cups — the most of any Asian nation. Their famous 2-1 victory over the USA at France 1998 remains one of the most politically charged matches in World Cup history.

Culture

Iranian football carries enormous emotional weight. When Team Melli qualifies for a World Cup, celebrations in Tehran draw millions to the streets — rivaling any public gathering in the country's history.

Times in (UTC-4) New York