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Iran's 2026 Campaign Review
Iran's 2026 campaign has been a mixed bag of results, with a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss. They scored nine goals and conceded five, showing a decent attacking edge balanced by some defensive lapses. The team’s form has been somewhat up and down, as indicated by their recent results: a spirited draw against New Zealand, a solid win over North Korea, a narrow loss to Qatar, a draw with Uzbekistan, and a victory against the United Arab Emirates.
Looking ahead, Iran enters the World Cup 2026 group stage placed third in Group G with no points on the board yet. Historically, their best finish has been the group stage in their six prior appearances, so the challenge is clear. With a squad blending experience and youthful energy, they’ll be keen to add some new chapters to their World Cup story and avoid the usual early exit.
Expect a competitive spirit as they prepare to face Belgium away, hoping to turn early-season promise into meaningful points on the global stage.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Squad pedigree
0 of 18 squad players (0%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
League position
Position 32Points trajectory
Rank 32FIFA world ranking
#31
Manager
A. Ghalenoei
Iran
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Iran's 2026 World Cup Form: A Mixed Bag with Streaky Moments
Iran's form in the 2026 campaign reveals a bit of a rollercoaster, with a record of two wins, two draws, and a single defeat. Their biggest winning streak stands at two matches, suggesting some consistency but not quite a seamless run. Points have been dropped fairly evenly between draws and one defeat, indicating they are competitive but sometimes struggle to close out games. In recent matches, Iran has shown resilience, bouncing back from a loss against Qatar to draw with Uzbekistan and New Zealand, and securing wins against North Korea and the United Arab Emirates. With nine goals scored and five conceded, their attack is lively enough, and defence reasonably solid. As they prepare to face Belgium away in Group G, Iran will be hoping to convert their streaky form into steady points to progress beyond their historical best of the group stage.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Iran's Home and Away Dynamics
Iran’s record in the World Cup 2026 qualifying and recent fixtures shows a side that manages to find the net fairly regularly, with a total of nine goals scored and five conceded. At home, they tend to be a bit sturdier defensively, keeping more clean sheets compared to away matches where they concede more freely. This contrast suggests Iran feels more comfortable and controlled on home soil, where familiar surroundings and fan support help tighten their defence.
Away from home, their goal-scoring remains respectable but they show a slight vulnerability at the back, conceding more often. For Iran to progress in World Cup 2026, they’ll need to balance their reliable home form with shrewd performances on the road, especially as their upcoming group-stage clash against Belgium will be away. A solid defensive display paired with their attacking capability could be the ticket out of the group stage.
Fipster's Record on Iran in World Cup 2026
Fipster is still building its record on Iran this season, having only one scored fixture to its name. So far, the model has yet to grant a star or tick, but it did register a miss. A modest start, but Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are predictive models.
With Iran's recent form showing a mix of wins, draws, and a loss, Fipster’s cautious approach might just be fitting. Keep an eye on how the model adjusts as the World Cup 2026 group stage unfolds.
