World Cup 2026 · the story so far
🇮🇷 Iran's World Cup story.
Iran began in Group G and finished its 2026 run in the group stage. This is the route, match by match.
The story · Group stage
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in its opening match and then held Belgium 0-0 despite intense Belgian pressure. A third draw, 1-1 against Egypt, gave Iran three points and an even goal difference. It finished third in Group G but fell below the qualification line for the best third-placed teams after Austria and Algeria drew 3-3. Iran was therefore eliminated unbeaten, but without winning a match.
From the tournament notebookIran left the tournament unbeaten, with three draws, but without a place in the round of 32.
Sources
Reporting through July 15, 2026
Tournament journey
- Group stageIran 2–2 New Zealand
Draw
- Group stageIran 0–0 Belgium
Draw
- Group stageIran 1–1 Egypt
Draw
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