Iran recalls Sardar Azmoun to national team after World Cup exclusion
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Iran's national soccer team has announced the recall of striker Sardar Azmoun on September 21, 2026, following his controversial omission from the World Cup roster four months earlier. Azmoun's absence from the tournament raised considerable discussion among fans and analysts alike. His return is expected to strengthen the team's attacking options as they prepare for upcoming international fixtures. Further details about the matches or training sessions leading to these fixtures have yet to be released.
- •Sardar Azmoun was recalled to the Iranian national team.
- •He was omitted from the World Cup roster in May 2026.
- •The recall comes as Iran prepares for upcoming international matches.
- •Fan and analyst reactions to his past omission were significant.
- 10:19 PMESPN Soccer — Iran recalls star Azmoun after World Cup omission
"Iran's star striker Sardar Azmoun was recalled to the national team Monday, four months after being controversially left out of the World Cup roster.
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