Team Melli’s proposed mini-training camp has been canceled at the request of league coaches, according to head coach Amir Ghalenoei. Speaking briefly to reporters during the Persepolis vs. Havadar match,
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed the country’s sports minister to lift the ban on football legend Ali Daei, the Etemad newspaper, which is closely aligned with the presidential office,
Although not a regular starter, Mohammad Mohebi has proven himself to be an invaluable asset for Team Melli in their pursuit of World Cup qualification. Currently playing for the Russian
After a challenging period of uncertainty, when Team Melli midfielder Saman Ghoddos found himself out of contract and without a club, he made a surprising move to a modest club
Mehdi Taremi’s statistics speak volumes about his value to Team Melli. A key player who has consistently delivered over the years, Taremi’s contributions were particularly significant during the 2024 season,
Sardar Azmoun had an outstanding year with Team Melli, leading the Persians to the top of Group A in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Following his transition from the
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS
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| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| # | Player | Date of Birth | Debut Date | Place of Birth | Current Club | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Abolfazl JALALI | June 26, 1998 | 30.Mar.2021 | Amol | Esteghlal | 177 cm | - |
| 2 |  Ali GHOLIZADEH | 10.March.96 | 17.Mar.18 | Namin | Lech Poznań (POL) | 176 | 71 |
| 3 |  Ali NEMATI | 07-Feb-1996 | 10-Oct-2024 | Nishapur | Foolad Khuzestan | 182 cm | - |
| 4 |  AliReza JAHANBAKHSH | 08.Oct.93 | 19.Nov.13 | Jirandeh | SC Heerenveen (NED) | 180 | 70 |
| 5 |  Alireza BEIRANVAND | 21.Sep.92 | 04.Jan.15 | Sarab-e Yas | Persepolis | 195 | 79 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Iran | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 |  Uzbekistan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| 3 |  UAE | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 7 |
| 5 |  Kyrgyz Rep | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 3 |
| 6 |  Korea DPR | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 2 |
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| Date | Time | Competition | Season | Full Time | Coach Away Team | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/11/2024 | 6:00 pm | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers | 2024 | 90' | Amir Ghalenoei | Third Round |
