Iran at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP G · IRN · AFC
Iran returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 7th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage.
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Iran's World Cup record
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 6 |
| Best finish | Group stage |
| Titles | 0 |
Iran's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran vs New Zealand | JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC | SoFi Stadium | 2-2 |
| Belgium vs Iran | JUN 21 · 19:00 UTC | SoFi Stadium | 0-0 |
| Egypt vs Iran | JUN 27 · 03:00 UTC | Lumen Field | 1-1 |
How did Iran do at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran played 3 group matches in Group G, winning 0, drawing 3 and losing 0, with 3 scored and 3 conceded: 2-2 against New Zealand, 0-0 against Belgium, 1-1 against Egypt.
Iran did not reach the Round of 32, so the group stage was their whole 2026 tournament.
Who else is in Group G?
See the full Group G table and fixtures →
Iran at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Iran were drawn into Group G with Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.
- Who did Iran play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Iran opened against New Zealand on JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, and it finished 2-2.
- How many World Cups have Iran won?
- Iran have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage.
Sources for Iran's 2026 record
Iran's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.