AFC · Group G
FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran
FIFA Ranking #28Coach Amir GhalenoeiIRN
Team quick answers
What group is Iran in at World Cup 2026?
Iran are in Group G with New Zealand, Belgium, Egypt. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Iran and what is their FIFA ranking?
Iran are coached by Amir Ghalenoei, are FIFA-ranked #28, and use the team code IRN.
When does Iran's group-stage campaign start?
Iran's first group match is against New Zealand on June 16, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Their full group-stage window runs June 16, 2026 — June 27, 2026.
How can Iran reach the knockout stage?
Iran advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group G. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Iran arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #28 in the FIFA world rankings. Amir Ghalenoei leads the squad after qualifying through the AFC qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group G, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: AFC (Asia) — the continent with eight direct WC2026 places plus play-off qualifiers. Iran's qualification campaign placed them among the eight or more sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Iran share Group G with Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand. Average FIFA rank of the group: #42.
Iran's group-stage campaign runs from June 16, 2026 to June 27, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
