Iran have won the AFC Asian Cup three times (1968, 1972, 1976). The team was founded in 1920.
Overview
Iran's national football team, known as Team Melli, is governed by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, founded in 1920. The team has been a dominant force in Asian football, winning the AFC Asian Cup three times, in 1968, 1972, and 1976. Iran has qualified for the FIFA World Cup on multiple occasions and is one of the most successful national sides in the Asian Football Confederation.
The current squad includes goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who has established himself as one of Asia's more prominent shot-stoppers, along with experienced defenders such as Ehsan Hajisafi. The midfield and forward lines feature a mix of players based in European leagues and domestic clubs. Mehdi Taremi is among the most recognized attackers in the squad, having competed at a high level in European club football.
Iran competes in the AFC qualification structure for World Cup cycles and regularly features among the leading contenders in continental competitions.
Major honours
Current squad · 26
R. Rezaeian
A. Yousefi
A. Jahanbakhsh
R. Cheshmi
S. Ezatolahi
S. Ghoddos
A. Razzaghinia
M. Ghorbani
M. Mohebi
M. Torabi
