{"id":51852,"date":"2024-08-31T15:37:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T22:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/?p=51852"},"modified":"2024-08-31T15:38:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T22:38:05","slug":"wc-2026-iran-announce-squad-for-kyrgyzstan-and-uae-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2024\/08\/31\/wc-2026-iran-announce-squad-for-kyrgyzstan-and-uae-qualifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"WC 2026: Iran announce squad for Kyrgyzstan and UAE qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Iran’s national football team kicked off their training camp in preparation for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The squad, assembled at the Olympic Hotel in Tehran, is set to face off against Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates in their opening matches.<\/p>\n

Coach Amir Ghalenoei has selected a balanced squad that includes both domestic and foreign-based players.<\/p>\n

Notably, Sepahan, one of Iran’s top clubs, has contributed the most players to the national team. The inclusion of star players like Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, and Alireza Jahanbakhsh highlights Iran\u2019s ambition to qualify for the global tournament.<\/p>\n

A unique aspect of this squad is the significant number of domestic players, indicating a growing emphasis on homegrown talent. Ghalenoei\u2019s decision to call up a large contingent of Iranian Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) players reflects his belief in the capabilities of the domestic league.<\/p>\n

The team\u2019s training regime will include a mix of physical conditioning and tactical drills, with a focus on improving the team’s cohesion and attacking play. As the countdown to the qualifiers begins, all eyes will be on Iran to see if they can secure a place in the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

Iran’s opponents, Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates, will provide tough challenges. Both teams have shown improvement in recent years and will be eager to upset the more experienced Iranians.<\/p>\n

The matches will be crucial for Iran’s World Cup aspirations. A strong start in the qualifying campaign will boost the team’s confidence and increase their chances of reaching the final tournament.<\/p>\n

Match Dates:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Iran vs. Kyrgyzstan: Thursday, September 5, 2024
\n\u2022 Iran vs. United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 10, 2024<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor FC)
\n\u2022 Payam Niazmand (Sepahan FC)
\n\u2022 Seyed Hossein Hosseini (Esteghlal FC)
\n\u2022 Arsha Shakouri (Havadar FC)<\/p>\n

Defenders:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Amin Hazbavi (Sepahan FC)
\n\u2022 Saleh Hardani (Sepahan FC)
\n\u2022 Shoja Khalilzadeh (TractorC)
\n\u2022 Hossein Kananizadegan (Persepolis FC)
\n\u2022 Abuolfazl Jalali (Esteghlal FC)
\n\u2022 Ali Nemati (Foolad FC)
\n\u2022 Omid Nourafkan (Malavan FC)
\n\u2022 Milad Mohammadi (Persepolis FC)
\n\u2022 Arya Yousefi (Sepahan FC)<\/p>\n

Midfielders:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Mohammad Karimi (Sepahan FC)
\n\u2022 Mehdi Torabi (Tractor FC)
\n\u2022 Saeed Ezatollhai (Shabab Al Ahli , UAE)
\n\u2022 Saman Ghodous (Free Agent)
\n\u2022 Ali Gholizadeh (Lech Pozna\u0144, Poland)
\n\u2022 Mohammad Ghorbani (FC Orenburg, Russia)
\n\u2022 Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Free Agent)<\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Mehdi Ghaedi (Kalba, UAE)
\n\u2022 Allahyar Sayyadmanesh ( Westerlo, Belgium)
\n\u2022 Mehdi Taremi (Inter Milan, Italy)
\n\u2022 Shahriar Moghanlou (Kalba, UAE)
\n\u2022 Sardar Azmoun (Shabab Al Ahli , UAE)
\n\u2022 Javad Aghaeipour (Sepahan)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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