🇮🇷 Iran
World Cup 2026 | Group G | Power rating | World rank #27
About Iran
Iran are one of Asia's strongest and most organised teams. An AFC side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1779 -27th of the 48 teams -in Group G.
Multiple World Cup appearances and a regular at the summit of Asian qualifying. Defensively robust and well-structured, dangerous on the counter.
Drawn alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Belgium. The model lists them 3rd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Iran are an experienced AFC contender built around compact defending, direct transitions and the finishing threat of Mehdi Taremi.
World Cup history
Iran are making their seventh World Cup appearance and fourth in a row. They have never advanced beyond the group stage.
Recent form
Iran clinched qualification in March 2025 with a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan, with Taremi scoring twice.
2026 World Cup angle
Group G gives Iran a realistic fight for second or third behind Belgium, with Egypt and New Zealand likely to define their knockout chances. A first-ever group escape is the benchmark.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Iran model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand FT | 2 : 2 | -- |
| vs 🇧🇪 Belgium FT | 0 : 0 | -- |
| vs 🇪🇬 Egypt | 1 : 1 | 39% |