Iran’s national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to advance from the group stage in its seventh appearance at the tournament.
Drawn in Group G alongside New Zealand, Egypt, and Belgium, Iran finished all three matches in draws. With three points, the team failed to qualify for the Round of 16, bringing its World Cup campaign to an end.
This marked Iran’s seventh appearance in FIFA World Cup history, and the team has yet to progress beyond the group stage.
Sources: FIFA and The Associated Press (AP).