Iran — FIFA World Cup 2026
- Group: G
- Confederation: AFC
- FIFA Ranking: 20
- World Cup Appearances: 6
- World Cup Titles: 0
- Best Finish: Group stage 2022
Fixtures
- Iran vs New Zealand — group G — — Levi's Stadium
- Belgium vs Iran — group G — — Arrowhead Stadium
- Egypt vs Iran — group G — — Estadio BBVA
Other teams in Group G
- Belgium — FIFA #8
- Egypt — FIFA #38
- New Zealand — FIFA #95
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