Iran
The Iran national football team, recognised as IR Iran by FIFA since 2018, represents Iran in men's international senior football and is governed by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI). Wikipedia
| Official name | فدراسیون فوتبال ایران |
| Manager | |
| Stadium | Tehran, Iran |
| Founded | 1920 (age 106) |
| FIFA Ranking | 21 Place (-1) |
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| Competitions |
FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) |
| Pld | +/- | Pts | ||
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1 |
0 | 0 | 0 | |
2 |
0 | 0 | 0 | |
3 |
0 | 0 | 0 | |
4 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
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11 | 2 | 16 |
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8 | 13 | |
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6 | 11 | |
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3 | 7 | |
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2 | 2 | |
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2 | 2 | |
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2 | 6 |
Goal Teofilo Cubillas 79', Peru-Iran 4:1
Goal Teofilo Cubillas 36', Peru-Iran 2:0
Goal J. Velásquez 2', Peru-Iran 1:0
Own goal Andaranik Eskandarian 43', Scotland-Iran 1:0
Goal Flávio Amado 60', Iran-Angola 0:1
Goal Sinha 79', Mexico-Iran 3:1
Goal Omar Bravo 76', Mexico-Iran 2:1
Goal Omar Bravo 28', Mexico-Iran 1:0
Goal Rob Rensenbrink 79', Netherlands-Iran 3:0
Goal Rob Rensenbrink 62', Netherlands-Iran 2:0
Goal Rob Rensenbrink 40', Netherlands-Iran 1:0
Abdukodir Khusanov red card (Uzbekistan-Iran 69')
Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup 2026 proposal to replace qualifiers Iran with Italy
FourFourTwo3 days
Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino(Image credit: Getty Images)The suggestion follows months of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns regarding the vetting of Iranian officials entering the United States
Italy officially decline World Cup 2026 rescue route – even if Iran withdraw
FourFourTwo3 days
Italy will not be playing at this summer's World Cup irrespective of what happens to Iran's place in Group G
Italy to Replace Iran? How President Trump Ally Sparked 2026 World Cup Chaos
Sports Illustrated3 days
Speculation of a dramatic change in the World Cup lineup has provoked a global backlash
US says Iran"s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement
Yahoo3 days
Iran’s footballers and staff will be welcome on American soil for the 2026 World Cup, secretary of state Marco Rubio has insisted, after it was revealed the idea of replacing the country with Italy was floated to Donald Trump
US says Iran players welcome at 2026 World Cup amid call for Italy to take their place
theguardian.com3 days
Iran’s footballers will be welcome at this year’s World Cup, secretary of state Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the United States government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament
FIFA shuts down Italy World Cup twist as Iran stance sparks global reaction
marca.com4 days
FIFA has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer's World Cup, despite a proposal linked to allies of Donald Trump
FIFA has 'sole discretion' but no plan to gift Iran's World Cup 2026 place to Italy: report
FourFourTwo4 days
FIFA, the world football governing body, has no intention of removing Iran from this summer's World Cup and bringing Italy into the tournament
Officials respond to calls for Italy to be included in World Cup: ‘I"d feel offended"
Yahoo4 days
Officials respond to calls for Italy to be included in World Cup: ‘I’d feel offended’Italian officials have taken a clear stance following the recent calls for Italy to replace Iran at the upcoming 2026 World Cup: ‘It’s not appropriate, you qualify o
Decided! Gianni Infantino makes the call on replacing Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup
dailysports.net4 days
Iran is set to compete at the World Cup
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