Iran national football team facts for kids

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Iran

Nickname(s)	Team Melli (The National Team) other nicknames
Association	Football Federation Republic of Iran
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	CAFA (Central Asia)
Head coach	Juan Carlos Osorio
Captain	Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Most caps	Javad Nekounam (149)
Top scorer	Ali Daei (108)
Home stadium	Azadi Stadium
FIFA code	IRN
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	22 7 (7 February 2019)
Highest	15 (August 2005)
Lowest	122 (May 1996)
Elo ranking
Current	21 1 (3 March 2019)
Highest	16 (11 April 2005, 24 January 2019)
Lowest	77 (11 November 1945 ( After World War 2 ))
First international
Afghanistan 0–0 Iran  (Kabul, Afghanistan; 25 August 1941)
Biggest win
Iran 19–0 Guam  (Tabriz, Iran; 24 November 2000)
Biggest defeat
Turkey 6–1 Iran  (Istanbul, Turkey; 28 May 1950)  South Korea 5–0 Iran  (Tokyo, Japan; 28 May 1958)  Hungary 5–0 Iran  (Nuremberg, West Germany; 27 August 1972)
World Cup
Appearances	7 (first in 1978)
Best result	Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)
Asian Cup
Appearances	16 (first in 1968)
Best result	Champions (1968, 1972, 1976)
Olympic Games
Appearances	4 (first in 1964)
Best result	Quarter-finals (1976)
Afro-Asian, AFC-OFC
Appearances	3 (first in 1978)
Best result	Champions (2003)
Medal record Men's football AFC Asian Cup Gold 1968 Iran Team Gold 1972 Thailand Team Gold 1976 Iran Team Bronze 1980 Kuwait Team Bronze 1988 Qatar Team Bronze 1996 UAE Team Bronze 2004 China Team Bronze 2019 UAE Team Bronze 2023 Qatar Team Asian Games Gold 1974 Tehran Team Gold 1990 Beijing Team Gold 1998 Bangkok Team Silver 1951 New Delhi Team Silver 1966 Bangkok Team WAFF Championship Gold 2000 Jordan Team Gold 2004 Iran Team Gold 2007 Jordan Team Gold 2008 Iran Team Silver 2010 Jordan Team Bronze 2002 Syria Team CAFA Nations Cup Gold 2023 Kyrgyzstan/Uzbekistan Team RCD Cup / ECO Cup Gold 1965 Iran Team Gold 1970 Iran Team Gold 1993 Iran Team Silver 1967 Pakistan Team Silver 1969 Turkey Team Afro-Asian Cup of Nations Silver 1991 Algeria/Iran Team AFC–OFC Challenge Cup Gold 2003 Iran Team

The Iran national football team, also known as Team Melli (meaning "The National Team"), plays for Iran in international men's football. The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) manages the team.

Iran has won the AFC Asian Cup three times in a row: in 1968, 1972, and 1976. They also won three Asian Games gold medals in 1974, 1990, and 1998. At the Summer Olympics, their best result was reaching the quarter-finals in 1976.

The team has played in the FIFA World Cup seven times (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026). They have not yet made it past the group stage. However, they have won three World Cup matches: against the United States in 1998, Morocco in 2018, and Wales in 2022. Iran has also won four WAFF Championships and one CAFA Nations Cup. In 2003, they won the AFC–OFC Challenge Cup.

Team History and Achievements

Early Football Years

The Iranian Football Federation started in 1920. In 1926, a team from Tehran played the first away match for an Iranian team in the Soviet Union. This team was a early version of the national team.

Team Melli played its first official match on August 23, 1941. They won 1–0 against British India in Kabul. Iran's first FIFA international match was on August 25, 1941, against Afghanistan.

The very first Iran football team that traveled to Baku in 1926

Iran won the AFC Asian Cup three times in a row (1968, 1972, 1976). This was a golden age for the team. In 1978, Iran played in its first FIFA World Cup after beating Australia. They lost two games but drew 1–1 with Scotland. This was their first World Cup point.

Iran playing in the 1978 World Cup against Scotland in Córdoba, Argentina

Football in the 1980s and 1990s

After the Iranian Revolution, football faced some challenges. During the 1980s, Iran did not play in World Cup competitions due to the Iran–Iraq War. The team even refused to play in the 1986 World Cup qualifiers.

Despite missing World Cups in 1990 and 1994, new talented players emerged. This helped Iran achieve third place in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup. They had big wins, like 3–0 against Saudi Arabia and 6–2 against South Korea.

World Cup Appearances (1998-2006)

Iran qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup after a tough playoff against Australia. They drew 3–3 overall and advanced because of the away goals rule.

At the 1998 World Cup, Iran lost their first game 1–0 to Yugoslavia. They then made history by winning their first World Cup match, beating the United States 2–1. Hamid Estili and Mehdi Mahdavikia scored for Iran. Before the match, players from both teams exchanged gifts and flowers. Iran lost 2–0 to Germany in their last group game. They finished third in their group.

Iran did not qualify for the 2002 World Cup, losing to the Republic of Ireland. In 2004, Iran finished third in the AFC Asian Cup. They beat South Korea 4–3 in the quarter-finals.

Iran scores against Angola at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

On June 8, 2005, Iran qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. They were one of the first teams to qualify. In the World Cup, Iran lost to Mexico (3–1) and Portugal (2–0). They drew 1–1 with Angola in their final game and were eliminated.

Recent Years (2007-Present)

In November 2006, FIFA briefly suspended Iran from international football. This was due to government involvement in the football association. The ban was lifted quickly.

Iran reached the quarter-finals of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, losing to South Korea on penalties. They did not qualify for the 2010 World Cup.

Iran's squad in July 2011 against Maldives. Manager: Carlos Queiroz. Standing left to right: Aghili, Hosseini, Haddadifar, Ansarifard, Zare, Pooladi; sitting left to right: Heydari, Norouzi, Rahmati, Khalatbari, Karimi.

In 2011, Carlos Queiroz became Iran's coach. Under him, Iran qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. They won their group in the final qualification round. Queiroz brought in players from other countries with Iranian backgrounds.

Iran v Argentina at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

At the 2014 World Cup, Iran drew 0–0 with Nigeria. They lost 1–0 to Argentina with a late goal from Lionel Messi. Iran was eliminated after losing 3–1 to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Iran's squad against Portugal in Mordovia Arena at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Iran qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They won their first match 1–0 against Morocco. They then lost 1–0 to Spain. Their last game was a 1–1 draw against Portugal. Iran earned four points, their best World Cup performance so far.

Iran's squad against China at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Azmoun and Taremi played a key role in the front line of the team in these years.

In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Iran won their group. They beat Yemen 5–0 and Vietnam 2–0. They drew with Iraq. Iran reached the semi-finals but lost 3–0 to Japan.

Iran's squad against England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Iran qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They were the highest-ranked Asian team. In their first match, Iran lost 6–2 to England. In their next game, Iran defeated Wales 2–0. This was their first World Cup win against a European team. In their final group match, Iran lost 1–0 to the United States and was knocked out.

Iran qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on March 25, 2025, after a 2–2 draw against Uzbekistan.

Team Identity

Nicknames

The Iranian national team has several nicknames. The most common is "Team Melli", which means "The National Team" in Persian. Other nicknames include "Persian Stars" and "The Iranian Lions." A newer nickname is Youzpalangan, meaning "The Cheetahs," because of the Asiatic cheetah on their 2014 World Cup jersey.

Team Kits

Iran's home kit is usually white. Their away kit is red. Sometimes, they use green shirts with white shorts and red socks.

Kit supplier	Period
Adidas	1978
Puma	1980
Amini	1981–1993
Shekari	1993–1998
Puma	1998–2000
Shekari	2000–2003
Daei Sport	2003–2006
Puma	2006–2007
Merooj	2007–2008
Daei Sport	2008–2009
Legea	2009–2012
Uhlsport	2012–2016
Givova	2016
Adidas	2016–2019
Uhlsport	2019–2022
Merooj	2022–present

Sponsorship

In 2014, Iran added the endangered Asiatic cheetah to their World Cup kits. This was to help raise awareness for cheetah conservation.

Rivalries

Iran has football rivalries with neighboring countries like Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Matches against these teams are often very exciting. They also have strong rivalries with East Asian teams like South Korea and Japan.

Home Stadiums

Azadi Stadium, 1991

Since 1972, Iran's main home stadium has been Tehran's Azadi Stadium. It can hold over 78,000 fans. It is one of the largest stadiums in Asia. In October 2019, some Iranian women were allowed to attend a match at Azadi Stadium for the first time in many years. However, in March 2022, women were again prevented from entering for a World Cup qualifier.

Other stadiums where Iran has played international games include Amjadieh Stadium (their national stadium from 1942 to 1972), Bagh Shomal, Yadegar Emam Stadium in Tabriz, and others in Tehran, Karaj, Shiraz, and Mashhad.

Match Results

All opponents that the Iran football team has played at least once

Here are some recent and upcoming matches for the Iran national football team.

      Win       Draw       Loss       Fixture

2024 Matches

Iran  v  Kyrgyzstan

5 September 2026 World Cup qualification	Iran	1–0	Kyrgyzstan	Fuladshahr, Iran
19:30 UTC+3:30	Taremi  34'			Stadium: Fuladshahr Stadium Attendance: 12,077 Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)

United Arab Emirates  v  Iran

10 September 2026 World Cup qualification	United Arab Emirates	0–1	Iran	Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
20:00 UTC+4			Ghayedi  45+3'	Stadium: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium Attendance: 17,826 Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)

Uzbekistan  v  Iran

10 October 2026 World Cup qualification	Uzbekistan	0–0	Iran	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:00 UTC+5				Stadium: Milliy Stadium Attendance: 33,829 Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia)

Iran  v  Qatar

15 October 2026 World Cup qualification	Iran	4–1	Qatar	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19:30 UTC+3:30	Azmoun  42', 48' Mohebi  65', 90+8'		Ali  17'	Stadium: Rashid Stadium Attendance: 7,890 Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)

North Korea  v  Iran

14 November 2026 World Cup qualification	North Korea	2–3	Iran	Vientiane, Laos
19:00 UTC+7	Taremi  56' (o.g.) Kim Yu-song  59'		Ghayedi  29' Mohebi  41', 45'	Stadium: New Laos National Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Sadullo Gulmurodi (Tajikistan)

Kyrgyzstan  v  Iran

19 November 2026 World Cup qualification	Kyrgyzstan	2–3	Iran	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
20:00 UTC+6	Kojo  51', 64' (pen.)		Taremi  12' Hardani  33' Azmoun  76'	Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Attendance: 10,021 Referee: Ma Ning (China)

2025 Matches

Iran  v  United Arab Emirates

20 March 2026 World Cup qualification	Iran	2–0	United Arab Emirates	Tehran, Iran
19:30 UTC+3:30	Azmoun  45+27' Mohebi  70'			Stadium: Azadi Stadium Attendance: 20,469 Referee: Ko Hyung-jin (South Korea)

Iran  v  Uzbekistan

25 March 2026 World Cup qualification	Iran	2–2	Uzbekistan	Tehran, Iran
19:30 UTC+3:30	Taremi  52', 83'		Erkinov  16' Fayzullaev  53'	Stadium: Azadi Stadium Attendance: 36,702 Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)

Qatar  v  Iran

5 June 2026 World Cup qualification	Qatar	1–0	Iran	Doha, Qatar
21:15 UTC+3	Pedro Miguel  41'			Stadium: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium Attendance: 8,925 Referee: Mohammed Al-Hoaish (Saudi Arabia)

Iran  v  North Korea

10 June 2026 World Cup qualification	Iran	3–0	North Korea	Tehran, Iran
19:30 UTC+3:30	Mohebi  74' Taremi  77' Hosseinzadeh  90+3'			Stadium: Azadi Stadium Attendance: 16,803 Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)

Iran  v  Afghanistan

29 August 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Iran	v	Afghanistan	Hisor, Tajikistan
				Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium

Tajikistan  v  Iran

4 September 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Tajikistan	v	Iran	Hisor, Tajikistan
				Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium

Russia  v  Iran

6 October Friendly	Russia	v	Iran	TBD
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Team Staff

Position	Name
Head Coach	Amir Ghalenoei
Assistant Coach(es)	Antonio Manicone
	Rahman Rezaei
	Andranik Teymourian
	Saeed Alhoei
	Human Afazeli
Goalkeeping Coach	Alin Dinca
Fitness Coach	Ali Asghar Ghorbanalipour
Physiotherapist	Alireza Shahab
Team Doctor	Parhan Khanlari
Masseurs	Amir Esmaeili
	Hadi Nejatpour
Team Supervisor	Mehdi Kharati
Team Management	Mahdi Mohammadnabi

Current Players

These players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June 2025. Caps and goals are updated as of June 10, 2025, after the match against North Korea.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Alireza Beiranvand	(1992-09-21) 21 September 1992 (age 32)	80	0	Tractor
12	1GK	Payam Niazmand	(1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 (age 30)	9	0	Persepolis
22	1GK	Hossein Hosseini	(1992-06-30) 30 June 1992 (age 33)	12	0	Esteghlal
2	2DF	Sadegh Moharrami	(1996-04-01) 1 April 1996 (age 29)	30	1	Tractor
4	2DF	Amin Hazbavi	(2003-05-06) 6 May 2003 (age 22)	4	0	Sepahan
5	2DF	Saleh Hardani	(1998-12-26) 26 December 1998 (age 26)	14	1	Esteghlal
8	2DF	Morteza Pouraliganji	(1992-04-19) 19 April 1992 (age 33)	54	3	Persepolis
11	2DF	Ali Nemati	(1996-02-07) 7 February 1996 (age 29)	8	0	Foolad
19	2DF	Aref Aghasi	(1997-01-02) 2 January 1997 (age 28)	3	0	Esteghlal
21	2DF	Omid Noorafkan	(1997-04-09) 9 April 1997 (age 28)	30	1	Sepahan
23	2DF	Aria Yousefi	(2002-04-22) 22 April 2002 (age 23)	7	0	Sepahan
3	3MF	Mohammad Ghorbani	(2001-05-21) 21 May 2001 (age 24)	7	0	Al Wahda
6	3MF	Saeid Ezatolahi	(1996-10-01) 1 October 1996 (age 28)	77	1	Shabab Al Ahli
7	3MF	Mohammad Javad Hosseinnejad	(2003-06-26) 26 June 2003 (age 22)	4	0	Dynamo Makhachkala
13	3MF	Amirmohammad Razzaghinia	(2006-04-11) 11 April 2006 (age 19)	1	0	Esteghlal
14	3MF	Saman Ghoddos	(1993-09-06) 6 September 1993 (age 31)	59	3	Ittihad Kalba
15	3MF	Rouzbeh Cheshmi	(1993-07-24) 24 July 1993 (age 32)	37	3	Esteghlal
17	3MF	Mehdi Hashemnejad	(2001-10-27) 27 October 2001 (age 23)	2	0	Tractor
20	3MF	Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi	(2000-02-10) 10 February 2000 (age 25)	2	1	Sepahan
9	4FW	Mehdi Taremi	(1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 (age 33)	94	55	Internazionale
10	4FW	Shahriyar Moghanlou	(1994-12-21) 21 December 1994 (age 30)	16	2	Ittihad Kalba
16	4FW	Ali Alipour	(1995-11-11) 11 November 1995 (age 29)	5	0	Persepolis
18	4FW	Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh	(2000-10-30) 30 October 2000 (age 24)	7	1	Tractor

Recent Call-ups

These players have been called up in the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Mohamad Khalifeh	(2004-08-19) 19 August 2004 (age 20)	0	0	Aluminium Arak	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025
GK	Parsa Jafari	(1999-07-09) 9 July 1999 (age 26)	0	0	Zob Ahan	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
GK	Mohammad Reza Akhbari	(1993-02-15) 15 February 1993 (age 32)	1	0	Sepahan	v.  Kyrgyzstan, 19 November 2024
GK	Arsha Shakouri	(2006-10-01) 1 October 2006 (age 18)	0	0	Havadar	v.  United Arab Emirates, 10 September 2024
DF	Shojae Khalilzadeh	(1989-05-14) 14 May 1989 (age 36)	50	2	Tractor	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025
DF	Milad Mohammadi	(1993-09-29) 29 September 1993 (age 31)	70	1	Persepolis	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025
DF	Majid Hosseini	(1996-06-20) 20 June 1996 (age 29)	28	0	Kayserispor	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
DF	Yaghoub Barage	(2006-01-26) 26 January 2006 (age 19)	0	0	Persepolis	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
DF	Mohammad Mehdi Zare	(2003-01-25) 25 January 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Akhmat Grozny	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
DF	Hossein Kanaanizadegan	(1994-03-23) 23 March 1994 (age 31)	59	6	Persepolis	v.  Uzbekistan, 25 March 2025
DF	Danial Eiri	(2003-10-26) 26 October 2003 (age 21)	0	0	Malavan	v.  United Arab Emirates, 20 March 2025
DF	Mohammad Daneshgar	(1994-01-24) 24 January 1994 (age 31)	2	0	Sepahan	v.  Qatar, 15 October 2024
DF	Abolfazl Jalali	(1998-06-26) 26 June 1998 (age 27)	6	0	Esteghlal	v.  Uzbekistan, 10 October 2024
MF	Mohammad Karimi	(1996-06-20) 20 June 1996 (age 29)	10	0	Sepahan	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025
MF	Mehdi Torabi WD	(1994-09-10) 10 September 1994 (age 30)	51	7	Tractor	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
MF	Mehdi Ghayedi INJ	(1998-12-05) 5 December 1998 (age 26)	27	9	Al-Nasr	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
MF	Mohammad Askari	(2006-02-07) 7 February 2006 (age 19)	0	0	Sepahan	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
MF	Aref Haji Eydi	(1999-04-06) 6 April 1999 (age 26)	0	0	Sepahan	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
MF	Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi	(2004-03-28) 28 March 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Persepolis	v.  Qatar, 5 June 2025 PRE
MF	Alireza Jahanbakhsh	(1993-08-11) 11 August 1993 (age 31)	91	17	Heerenveen	v.  Uzbekistan, 25 March 2025
MF	Ali Gholizadeh	(1996-03-10) 10 March 1996 (age 29)	42	6	Lech Poznań	v.  Uzbekistan, 25 March 2025
MF	Mohammad Mohebi	(1998-12-20) 20 December 1998 (age 26)	28	10	Rostov	v.  United Arab Emirates, 20 March 2025
FW	Sardar Azmoun	(1995-01-01) 1 January 1995 (age 30)	91	57	Shabab Al Ahli	v.  Uzbekistan, 25 March 2025
FW	Saeid Saharkhizan	(2003-06-26) 26 June 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Orenburg	v.  Kyrgyzstan, 19 November 2024
FW	Allahyar Sayyadmanesh	(2001-06-29) 29 June 2001 (age 24)	8	1	Westerlo	v.  United Arab Emirates, 10 September 2024
FW	Javad Aghaeipour	(1999-12-06) 6 December 1999 (age 25)	1	0	Sepahan	v.  United Arab Emirates, 10 September 2024
INJ Withdrew due to injury PRE Preliminary squad / standby RET Retired from the national team SUS Serving suspension WD Player withdrew from the squad due to a non-injury issue. COV Injured because of COVID-19

Player Records

These statistics include only official matches recognized by FIFA. Players in bold are still active with Iran.

Most Games Played

Javad Nekounam is the most capped player in the history of Iran with 149 appearances.

Top Goal Scorers

Ali Daei is the world's third all-time leading goalscorer in international matches, having scored 108 goals in 148 matches.

Most Capped Goalkeepers

Ahmadreza Abedzadeh, an iconic goalkeeper known for his outstanding performances with the national team, is regarded as one of the finest in the nation's history.

Team Captains

FIFA World Rankings

FIFA World Rankings for Iran, August 1993 – March 2018

From December 2014 to May 2018, Iran was the highest-ranked team in Asia. This was the longest time any Asian team held that spot.

• Highest FIFA ranking: 15 (July 2005)
• Lowest FIFA ranking: 122 (May 1996)
• Best mover: +65 (July 1996)
• Worst mover: –43 (October 1995)

Last update was on January 1, 2022.

     Best Ranking       Worst Ranking       Best Mover       Worst Mover  

Iran's FIFA World Ranking History
Rank	Year	Games Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Best		Worst
						Rank	Move	Rank	Move
24	2022	11	6	1	4	20	2	24	4
21	2021	11	10	1	0	21	5	31	2
29	2020	2	2	0	0	29	3	33	0
33	2019	12	7	2	3	20	7	33	6
29	2018	15	9	3	3	28	5	37	3
32	2017	11	7	3	1	23	7	43	9
29	2016	10	8	2	0	27	10	44	3
45	2015	15	10	4	1	38	10	51	4
51	2014	10	3	4	3	34	5	56	7
33	2013	9	7	1	1	33	15	67	10
59	2012	14	4	7	3	44	14	59	15
45	2011	15	12	2	1	42	21	65	4
66	2010	12	8	2	2	57	8	67	4
64	2009	21	7	8	6	42	2	64	11
43	2008	21	12	7	2	37	11	51	10
41	2007	13	8	4	1	32	5	47	8
38	2006	15	8	5	2	19	5	47	24
19	2005	11	8	1	2	15	2	21	3
20	2004	18	13	3	2	17	7	31	3
28	2003	11	6	1	4	28	7	47	7
33	2002	10	4	4	2	29	2	34	3
29	2001	20	11	4	5	29	8	51	7
37	2000	26	15	7	4	37	7	53	6
49	1999	6	2	4	0	44	3	51	20
27	1998	18	9	2	7	27	17	47	6
46	1997	22	11	7	4	46	17	87	6
83	1996	21	13	5	3	57	65	122	7
108	1995	0	0	0	0	63	26	108	43
75	1994	4	1	2	1	57	2	75	9
59	1993	15	9	3	3	54	7	59	4

Honors and Awards

Intercontinental Titles

• Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
  • Runners-up (1): 1991
• AFC–OFC Challenge Cup
  • Champions (1): 2003

Continental Titles

• AFC Asian Cup
  • Champions (3): 1968, 1972, 1976
  • Third place (6): 1980, 1988, 1996, 2004, 2019, 2023
• Asian Games¹
  • Gold medal (3): 1974, 1990, 1998
  • Silver medal (2): 1951, 1966

Regional Titles

• WAFF Championship
  • Champions (4): 2000, 2004, 2007, 2008
  • Runners-up (1): 2010
  • Third place (1): 2002
• CAFA Championship
  • Champions (1): 2023
• West Asian Games
  • Gold medal (1): 1997
  • Runners-up (1): 2002
  • Third place (1): 2005

Friendly Tournament Wins

• ECO Cup
  • Winners: 1965, 1970, 1993
• LG Cup
  • Winners: 2001, 2002 (Morocco), 2002 (Iran), 2006
• Quaid-e-Azam International Tournament
  • Winners: 1982
• Cyrus International Tournament
  • Winners: 1971
• Iran International Tournament
  • Winners: 1974

Awards

• AFC Asian Cup Fair Play Award: 1996

Summary of Official Honors

These are official senior honors recognized by FIFA or related football groups.

Competition				Total
AFC Asian Cup	3	0	6	9
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations	0	1	0	1
AFC–OFC Challenge Cup	1	0	0	1
Total	4	1	6	11

Notes

1. This competition is organized by the OCA and is not officially recognized by FIFA.

More About Iranian Football

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• Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran's top football league)
• Football in Iran
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• Iran national beach soccer team
• Iran national under-23 football team
• Iran women's national football team

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Irán para niños