Attacking threat
Mehdi Taremi
Mehdi Taremi is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Iran.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Sardar Azmoun
Sardar Azmoun gives Iran balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Alireza Jahanbakhsh anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Iran look without the ball.
Retailer searches
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Shirt history snapshot
2014 · Uhlsport
Bright red home shirt with green trim — a slight departure from the traditional white.
2022 · Majid
Clean white home shirt with red and green national-flag accents.
2026 · Local
Current-cycle Iran shirt for the 2026 tournament.
FAQ
Who is in the Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Iran's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, with Amir Ghalenoei as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Iran head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Amir Ghalenoei leads Iran into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Iran squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.