Overview
IR Iran (Team Melli) is the national football team of Iran, competing in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Their best World Cup result is group stage. Continental honours include 3× AFC Asian Cup (1968, 1972, 1976). At the 2026 FIFA World Cup the side is drawn in Group G.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group G
Live group standings — updated Jun 24, 2026 (sample data layer). Full bracket on the FIFA World Cup 2026 page.
Notable Players
Iconic and current internationals. Tap a name for the player profile.
Honours
0
World Cup Titles
Group stage
Best Finish
G
2026 Group
World Cup Championships
No title yet — best finish: Group stage.
National-Team Greats
History
History
Best World Cup result: Group stage.
Continental
3× AFC Asian Cup (1968, 1972, 1976).
2026
Competing at the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico & the USA — Group G (AFC).