🇮🇷 Iran at the 2026 World Cup
Group G · FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran compete in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing all group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. Team Melli have appeared at 6 World Cups and qualified consecutively since 1998, making them one of Asia’s most consistent tournament nations. Group G opponents include Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Group G Match Schedule
- June 15: vs New Zealand, SoFi Stadium Los Angeles. 18:00 PT (06:30 June 16, Tehran)
- June 21: vs Belgium, SoFi Stadium Los Angeles. 12:00 PT (00:30 June 22, Tehran)
- June 26: vs Egypt, Lumen Field Seattle. 20:00 PT (08:30 June 27, Tehran)
Viewing from Iran
Iran Summer Time is UTC+4:30, meaning every timezone calculation for Iranian fans involves a half-hour offset. The New Zealand opener arrives before dawn at 06:30 in Tehran. The Belgium match falls just after midnight. The Egypt finale becomes a morning kickoff at 08:30. The 2022 Qatar World Cup placed Iran at relatively convenient viewing times given the regional proximity. The Los Angeles and Seattle venues in 2026 represent a more demanding shift. Fans in Tehran will need to commit to some late-night or early-morning viewing, but the tradition of gathering regardless of the clock is well established.
Check Tehran time and Iran time for live conversions.
Matches
Group G
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran are in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.
How many matches do Iran play in the group stage?
Iran play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-16 to 2026-06-27.