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World Cup 2026 · Group G · FIFA #21
Iran
- Group
- G
- FIFA Rank
- #21
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group G · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #9 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | #21 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | #29 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | #85 | 4 |
Iran's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇮🇷 Iran vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See New Zealand's team page →
Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
🇧🇪 Belgium vs 🇮🇷 Iran
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Belgium's team page →
Matchday 3 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
🇪🇬 Egypt vs 🇮🇷 Iran
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
· Seattle · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Egypt's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 5-3-2 in lower-block setups
Pivot
Saeid Ezatolahi
Attacking focus
Mehdi Taremi · Sardar Azmoun
Identity
Compact block built around Taremi as the only reliable finisher
Key players
Mehdi Taremi
Sardar Azmoun
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Ehsan Hajsafi
Iran at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 7 (incl. 2026) | Group stage · 7× champion |
How to watch Iran
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: IRIB
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Iran
Iran World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Iran play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Iran's tournament begins Jun 15, 2026 against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood (01:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Iran's coach at World Cup 2026?
Amir Ghalenoei.
What group is Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group G with Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.
What is Iran's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#21 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Iran ever reached a World Cup Group stage?
Iran's best finish is Group stage, reached 7 times. They have appeared at 7 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Iran's captain at World Cup 2026?
Ehsan Hajsafi.
Where can I watch Iran's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; IRIB in Iran.