AFCGroup
Iran
Coach: Amir GhalenoeiCaptain: Ehsan Hajsafi
FormWWDWD
Tournament Stats
FIFA Ranking
#21
World Cup Titles
0
WC Appearances
7
Group
🏆
Best World Cup Result
Group stage
Staff & Records
- Head Coach
- Amir Ghalenoei
- Captain
- Ehsan Hajsafi
- All-Time Top Scorer
- Ali Daei (109 goals)
- Primary Colour
- #239F40
- Secondary Colour
- #FFFFFF
Analysis
Strengths
- +Physical and combative style
- +Set piece threat
- +Veteran experience in key positions
Weaknesses
- −Reliance on counter-attacking structure
- −Limited attacking creativity against deep blocks
- −Ageing squad in key areas
Team Overview
Team Melli are one of Asia's most experienced World Cup nations, making their seventh appearance under coach Amir Ghalenoei. Iran are a physically imposing, well-drilled side capable of grinding results. Their campaign in Qatar — which included a famous upset of Wales — demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level.