🇮🇷 Iran World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 June 04, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
Iran enters the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup determined to showcase their trademark defensive resilience and clinical efficiency on the global stage. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei officially announced Team Melli's final squad on June 1, constructing a powerful selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of explosive young talents.
The absolute marquee star anchoring this generation is Olympiacos' lethal forward, Mehdi Taremi, who remains the ultimate danger man leading the frontline. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, Kalba's creative midfielder Saman Ghoddos is set to pull the strings in the center of the pitch. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Sepahan's legendary captain Ehsan Hajsafi, alongside Tractor's dependable shot-stopper Alireza Beiranvand. Iran is firmly targeting a dominant breakthrough run in Group G!
📋 Official Squad List
GROUP G – IRAN Manager: Amir Ghalenoei Roster announcement date: June 1, 2026 (Final Roster)
🧤 Goalkeepers
Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor)
Hossein Hosseini (Sepahan)
Payam Niazmand (Persepolis)
🛡️ Defenders
Danial Eiri (Malavan)
Ehsan Hajsafi (Sepahan)
Saleh Hardani (Esteghlal)
Hossein Kanaani (Persepolis)
Shoka Khalilzadeh (Tractor)
Milad Mohammadi (Persepolis)
Ali Nemati (Tractor)
Omid Noorafkan (Foolad)
Ramin Rezaeian (Foolad)
⚙️ Midfielders
Rouzbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal)
Saeid Ezatolahi (Shabab Al-Ahli)
Mehdi Ghaedi (Al-Nasr)
Saman Ghoddos (Kalba)
Mohammad Ghorbani (Al-Wahda)
Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Dender)
Mohammad Mohebi (Rostov)
Amir Mohammad Razzaghinia (Esteghlal)
Mehdi Torabi (Tractor)
Aria Yousefi (Sepahan)
⚽ Forwards
Ali Alipour (Persepolis)
Dennis Dargahi (Standard Liege)
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (Tractor)
Amirhossein Mahmoudi (Persepolis)
Mehdi Taremi (Olympiacos)
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