Iran — World Cup 2026 Squad & Fixtures

Iran won AFC third-round Group A and open in Group G against Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. Their World Cup record is still waiting for a knockout appearance, with every previous campaign ending in the group stage. That keeps the task blunt: turn one of Asia's most reliable qualifying teams into a side that can get over the line in June. This group is awkward rather than impossible, which may suit Iran more than a glamorous draw would.