Iran names World Cup squad with 17 players from domestic leagues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Iran has finalized a 26-man squad for the World Cup, featuring 17 home-based players, as announced on June 1. Star forward Mehdi Taremi leads the group, with nine overseas players included. absent is Sardar Azmoun, who was dropped due to a controversial social media post. Iran's preparation takes place in Antalya, Turkey, before traveling to Mexico, where they start group play against New Zealand on June 15. The team could potentially face the United States in the knockout stage on July 3 if both teams advance.
- •Iran's squad includes 17 players from local clubs.
- •Mehdi Taremi is the only player based in Greece.
- •Sardar Azmoun was dropped following a social media incident.
- •Iran will train in Turkey before heading to Mexico.
- •Iran plays New Zealand in their first group match on June 15.
- 7:02 PMESPN Soccer — Iran star Azmoun shock omission from WCup squad
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun
"Iran finalized a 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, including 17 home-based players whose clubs have not played since February due to the regional war in the Middle East.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 1, 2026, 7:02 PMIran star Azmoun shock omission from WCup squad
Iran finalized a 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, including 17 home-based players whose clubs have not played since February due to the regional war in the Middle East.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:08 PMIran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun
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