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Iran

Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026

IRN Group G

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Iran vs New Zealand

16 Jun 2026 · 03:00

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Belgium vs Iran

21 Jun 2026 · 21:00

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Egypt vs Iran

27 Jun 2026 · 05:00

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Iran National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis | Footlab Data

FIFA ranking #21 FIFA points · 1 615,30

Footlab Elo 1 605 Footlab rank · #14

Season: 2026

Group G

Group standings

Group G

#	Team	MJ	G	N	P	Diff	Pts
1	Belgium	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Iran	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Egypt	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	New Zealand	0	0	0	0	0	0

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Statistiques détaillées

Tous les matchs Amicaux Tournois majeurs Qualifications Ligue des Nations

Matchs joués 50

Victoires 64,0%

Buts marqués / match 2,12

Buts encaissés / match 0,86

Clean sheets 46,0%

Les deux marquent 48,0%

+2.5 buts 58,0%

Points / match 2,12

Forme (5 matchs) W L D D W

Couverture stats avancées 32,0%

Forme (10 matchs) W L D D W L L D W W

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Iran National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis | Footlab Data

11 Apr 2026

Iran World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection

Iran enters the 2026 World Cup as the steady powerhouse of the Asian continent. A true pillar of the AFC, Team Melli showcases a "Resilience and Verticality" profile. This is a team that has successfully blended historical defensive solidity with a formidable attacking strike force, led by European-class forwards (Taremi, Azmoun), with one single goal: finally breaking through the group stage.

Global Positioning

Iran is positioned as the most airtight outsider in their zone. They are the "purgatory" team: possessing an ultra-clear game plan based on frustrating the opponent and maintaining clinical efficiency during their rare dominant spells.

Status: Disciplined Outsider / Asian Power
Projection: Group Stage / Round of 16
Risk: Difficulty turning the tide when trailing on the scoreboard

Footlab Profile

Criteria	Level
Attacking Potential	High (Elite attacking duo)
Defensive Stability	Very High
Game Control	Medium (Low block based)
Consistency	High
Mental Resilience	Very High

Structural Strengths

World Cup Experience: A 7th appearance provides the squad with a level of calm and stress management superior to other emerging nations.
Defensive Solidity: A rigorous organization in a compact block, statistically conceding very few goals during the qualifying phase.
Set-Piece Efficiency: Dead-ball situations remain a major source of goals thanks to marked physical dominance.
Elite Strike Force: Surgical finishing ability driven by strikers accustomed to Champions League intensity.

Structural Weaknesses

Positional Creativity: Lack of creative solutions in midfield when facing deeply retracted blocks.
Retention Under Pressure: Difficulty maintaining ball control against intensive European or South American pressing.
Tactical Variations: An occasionally rigid game plan that struggles to adapt when the team is forced to dictate play.
Possession Management: Often records low possession rates, exposing the team to physical fatigue late in tournaments.

Tactical Brief

Iran primarily operates in a highly structured 4-2-3-1 or 5-3-2:

Offensive Phase: Lightning-fast transitions, direct play toward the strikers, and exploiting opposition errors.
Defensive Phase: Very dense mid-to-low block, strict zonal marking, and axial compactness.
Identity: "Resistance and Projection" football aimed at maximum efficiency.

Match Typology

Vs Weaker Teams: Physical dominance and victories often secured through a set-piece or counter-attack.
Vs Similar Teams: A battle of tactical patience often decided by a 1-0 or 0-0 scoreline.
Vs Top Tier Teams: "Brick Wall" profile; capable of frustrating any global giant for 90 minutes.

2026 Key Performance Factors

Iran's success will primarily depend on:

the form of their Taremi-Azmoun offensive axis
their ability to maintain defensive focus during the final 10 minutes
managing the historical pressure of qualifying for the Round of 16

Footlab Projection

Iran possesses a Round of 16 ceiling. Their tactical maturity and offensive clinical edge make them the ideal candidate to finally break through their group stage glass ceiling.

Projection: Group Stage (Battle for 2nd place)
Optimal Scenario: Historic qualification for the second round thanks to their defensive grit.

Betting Insights

✔️ High potential in "Under 2.5 Goals" markets
✔️ Interesting for "Striker to Score" markets
⚠️ Risk in ball possession percentage markets
✔️ Value in "Draws" against top seeds

Conclusion

Iran is the team of perseverance. Between defensive rigor and pure offensive talent, Team Melli is armed to turn their experience into a historic journey in 2026.

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International history

Matches from the last 4 years

31 Mar 2026 · 15:00

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18 Nov 2025 · 17:00

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Uzbekistan

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0 - 0

13 Nov 2025 · 17:00

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Cape Verde Islands

0 - 0

14 Oct 2025 · 17:00

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Tanzania

2 - 0

10 Oct 2025 · 19:00

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Russia

Iran

2 - 1

08 Sep 2025 · 16:30

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Uzbekistan

0 - 1

04 Sep 2025 · 17:30

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2 - 2

01 Sep 2025 · 14:00

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29 Aug 2025 · 14:00

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10 Jun 2025 · 18:00