World Cup
Iran
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
Iran
vs
Gambia
3 - 1
Iran
vs
Mali
2 - 0
Iran
vs
New Zealand
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Belgium
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Iran
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Egypt
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Iran
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Footlab Data
Group G
Group G
Group standings
| # | 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 |
Footlab Data
Statistiques détaillées
Footlab Data
Footlab profile
Offensive potential
71,5/100
High
Defensive stability
72,0/100
Very high
Game control
60,3/100
High
Regularity
58,0/100
High
Mental resilience
72,0/100
Very high
Footlab Data
Iran National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis | Footlab Data
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.
Warm-up Matches (June 2026)
June 5, 2026 — Iran 2–0 Mali (WC 2026 warm-up match)
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Spain
vs
Iraq
1 - 1
Iran
vs
Mali
2 - 0
Iraq
vs
Andorra
1 - 0
Iran
vs
Gambia
3 - 1
Iraq
vs
Bolivia
2 - 1
Costa Rica
vs
Iran
0 - 5
Iran
vs
Nigeria
1 - 2
Iraq
vs
United Arab Emirates
2 - 1
Uzbekistan
vs
Iran
0 - 0
United Arab Emirates
vs
Iraq
1 - 1
Iran
vs
Cape Verde Islands
0 - 0
Saudi Arabia
vs
Iraq
0 - 0
Iran
vs
Tanzania
2 - 0
Iraq
vs
Indonesia
1 - 0
Russia
vs
Iran
2 - 1
Iran
vs
Uzbekistan
0 - 1
Tajikistan
vs
Iran
2 - 2
India
vs
Iran
0 - 3
Iran
vs
Afghanistan
3 - 1
Jordan
vs
Iraq
0 - 1
Iran
vs
North Korea
3 - 0
Qatar
vs
Iran
1 - 0
Iraq
vs
South Korea
0 - 2
Palestine
vs
Iraq
2 - 1
Iran
vs
Uzbekistan
2 - 2
Iraq
vs
Kuwait
2 - 2
Iran
vs
United Arab Emirates
2 - 0
Oman
vs
Iraq
0 - 1
Kyrgyzstan
vs
Iran
2 - 3
Iraq
vs
Jordan
0 - 0
North Korea
vs
Iran
2 - 3
Iran
vs
Qatar
4 - 1
South Korea
vs
Iraq
3 - 2
Iraq
vs
Palestine
1 - 0
Uzbekistan
vs
Iran
0 - 0
Kuwait
vs
Iraq
0 - 0
United Arab Emirates
vs
Iran
0 - 1
Iraq
vs
Oman
1 - 0
Iran
vs
Kyrgyzstan
1 - 0
Iraq
vs
Vietnam
3 - 1
Iran
vs
Uzbekistan
0 - 0
Hong Kong
vs
Iran
2 - 4
Indonesia
vs
Iraq
0 - 2
Turkmenistan
vs
Iran
0 - 1
Philippines
vs
Iraq
0 - 5
Iraq
vs
Philippines
1 - 0
Iran
vs
Turkmenistan
5 - 0
Iran
vs
Qatar
2 - 3
Iran
vs
Japan
2 - 1
Iran
vs
Syria
1 - 1
Iraq
vs
Jordan
2 - 3
Iraq
vs
Vietnam
3 - 2
Iran
vs
United Arab Emirates
2 - 1
Hong Kong
vs
Iran
0 - 1
Iraq
vs
Japan
2 - 1
Indonesia
vs
Iraq
1 - 3
Iran
vs
Palestine
4 - 1
Indonesia
vs
Iran
0 - 5
Iraq
vs
South Korea
0 - 1
Iran
vs
Burkina Faso
2 - 1
Uzbekistan
vs
Iran
2 - 2
Vietnam
vs
Iraq
0 - 1
Iraq
vs
Indonesia
5 - 1
Iran
vs
Hong Kong
4 - 0
Qatar
vs
Iran
0 - 4
Iraq
vs
Jordan
2 - 2
Jordan
vs
Iran
1 - 3
Qatar
vs
Iraq
0 - 0
Iran
vs
Angola
4 - 0
Bulgaria
vs
Iran
0 - 1
Uzbekistan
vs
Iran
0 - 1
Colombia
vs
Iraq
1 - 0
Kyrgyzstan
vs
Iran
1 - 5
Iran
vs
Afghanistan
6 - 1
Iran
vs
Kenya
2 - 1
Russia
vs
Iraq
2 - 0
Iran
vs
Russia
1 - 1
Iraq
vs
Kuwait
1 - 0
Iran
vs
United States
0 - 1
Wales
vs
Iran
0 - 2
England
vs
Iran
6 - 2
Ecuador
vs
Iraq
0 - 0
Iran
vs
Nicaragua
1 - 0
Mexico
vs
Iraq
4 - 0
Senegal
vs
Iran
1 - 1
Syria
vs
Iraq
0 - 1
Iran
vs
Uruguay
1 - 0
Iraq
vs
Oman
1 - 1
Iran
vs
Algeria
1 - 2