Iran vs. Hong Kong - [Match Thread] | World Cup 2026 Qualifier | November 16th |

[oracle]

He should be benched against HK because he sustains a concussion/broken nose every time he takes the field for TM.

That england match and that Injury
if biravand didn't get injured minimum 0-0
maximum 2-0.....biravand once hot he is hard score on him and he was warming up....heis head and shoulder above rest of persian goalies..

[perspolis#1]

Hong Kong coach stating that his team was disrespected due to the poor quality field they were given.

[Artaxerxes]

Hong Kong coach stating that his team was disrespected due to the poor quality field they were given.

My god, i dont blame them, it looks like a pitch in a bulgarian ghetto.

Embarrasing, this is the dance when incompetence is running the IFF

[arj42]

It must be really fun for the young Sepahan guys to join TM camp together and observe the older guys. They are prob learning a lot and creating great memories

[perspolis#1]

Team I would play

-----------------------Niazmand------------------

Moharrami---Kanaani-----Hazbavi/Daneshgar---Mohammadi


------------------------Ezatolahi------------------


---ARJ--------------Ghoddos-------------Torabi----


-----------Taremi-----------------Azmoun --------------------------


Subs:
1) Take off one of Kanaani/Daneshgar and cap one of the young ones Yousefi/Hazbavi/Ghorbani
2) Ezatolahi off for Karimi
3) When the win is guaranteed take off Azmoun and Taremi for Asadi and SaharKhizan
4) Mohebbi for Torabi OR Mohammadi for Torabi


This is what I'm considering within reason of what GN might do preferably I'd rather we play 3-4 young ones right off the bat and keep transitioning to a younger team as game goes on but doubt GN is ok with that.

I didn't play Hosseini because don't want him to reaggravate any injury so he is available for Uzbekistan game.

4-1-3-2 ala Pep Guardiola to seige their goal to destruction.

[Artaxerxes]

Is it the top 2 that qualifies to the next stage or only the group winner?

[perspolis#1]

Is it the top 2 that qualifies to the next stage or only the group winner?

Top 2.

[diz]

Do we have any broadcast/streaming info for US viewers?

[perspolis#1]

Do we have any broadcast/streaming info for US viewers?

So far as a I know FOX has rights on the actual world cup broadcasting and Paramount has zero adverts for the 2026 world cup qualifying for asia like they had last cycle.


Will look for streams and post them before tomorrow.

[arj42]

Do we have any broadcast/streaming info for US viewers?

When it comes to these second round afc low level qualifying matches, best bet is Persian channels online or online streams with poppups

[Abtin]

When it comes to these second round afc low level qualifying matches, best bet is Persian channels online or online streams with poppups

haha so true 🤣

[diz]

When it comes to these second round afc low level qualifying matches, best bet is Persian channels online or online streams with poppups

They are so painful to watch though! SD quality, lag, 15 different banner and adds obscuring the match. I almost rather not watch lol

[Nokhodi]

FIFA+ will show all African qualifiers live and free.

Asian qualifiers will be hidden in a box in the basement to collect dust and be eaten by moths.

[Abtin]

FIFA+ will show all African qualifiers live and free.

Asian qualifiers will be hidden in a box in the basement to collect dust and be eaten by moths.

who holds the TV rights in Asia? Won't beIN sport show it?

[Karimi 8]

My god, i dont blame them, it looks like a pitch in a bulgarian ghetto.

Embarrasing, this is the dance when incompetence is running the IFF

I have been to Bulgaria, it was actually very nice the area that I was in at least