Iran at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP G · IRN · AFC
Iran return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 7th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Iran vs New Zealand | JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC | SoFi Stadium |
| Belgium vs Iran | JUN 21 · 19:00 UTC | SoFi Stadium |
| Egypt vs Iran | JUN 27 · 03:00 UTC | Lumen Field |
Who else is in Group G?
See the full Group G table and fixtures →
Iran at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Iran are in Group G, with Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Iran play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Iran face New Zealand on JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA.
- How many World Cups have Iran won?
- Iran have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage.