AFC · Grupo G
Copa Mundial FIFA 2026
Irã
Ranking FIFA #28Entrenador Amir GhalenoeiIRN
Team quick answers
What group is Irã in at World Cup 2026?
Irã are in Group G with Nova Zelândia, Bélgica, Egito. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Irã and what is their FIFA ranking?
Irã are coached by Amir Ghalenoei, are FIFA-ranked #28, and use the team code IRN.
When does Irã's group-stage campaign start?
Irã's first group match is against Nova Zelândia on 16 de junio de 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Their full group-stage window runs 16 de junio de 2026 — 27 de junio de 2026.
How can Irã reach the knockout stage?
Irã 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.
Perfil del equipo
Irã 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. Irã's qualification campaign placed them among the eight or more sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Irã share Group G with Bélgica, Egito, Nova Zelândia. Average FIFA rank of the group: #42.
Irã's group-stage campaign runs from 16 de junio de 2026 to 27 de junio de 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.
