Team Lineup - Group G

Iran Likely XI, Key Players and Squad Depth

Last updated: Jun 21, 2026 | Entertainment only, not betting advice

Quick Answer

Iran is in Group G, with average model win probability near 42%, average xG near 1.23, and next key fixture Belgium vs Iran.

Key Takeaway

Iran is in Group G, with average model win probability near 42%, average xG near 1.23, and next key fixture Belgium vs Iran.

GroupG
Average win probability42%
xG1.23
Next matchBelgium vs Iran

Iran lineup and player layer

Iran's player layer helps explain where the model may overrate or underrate squad strength. Current watch list: Mehdi Taremi, Ehsan Haji Safi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh Jirandeh, Ramin Rezaeiansemeskandi, Saeid Ezatolahi Afagh. Official FIFA squad list: 48 teams / 1248 players

Key players

Iran

Iran has 6 key players and 11 likely XI candidates in the current data layer.

Key playersMehdi Taremi, Ehsan Haji Safi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh Jirandeh, Ramin Rezaeiansemeskandi, Saeid Ezatolahi Afagh
Likely XIAli Reza Safarbeiranvand, Ehsan Haji Safi, Ramin Rezaeiansemeskandi, Mohammadhossein Kanani Zadegan, Milad Mohammadikeshmarzi
Bench depthSeyed Saman Ghoddoos, Mahdi Torabi, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Roozbeh Cheshmi, Shahriyar Moghanloo

The lineup module uses available player data; unconfirmed XI, injuries and rotation remain pending.

Related fixtures

Iran related match pages

Continue from Iran into match winner, score, lineup and fair-odds pages.

Jun 21, 2026

Belgium vs Iran

Iran model win probability is around 24%; projected score 2-1.

Jun 26, 2026

Egypt vs Iran

Iran model win probability is around 41%; projected score 1-1.

Data Status and Use Boundary

Sourcesschedule.csv, game_predictions.csv, Official FIFA squad list: 48 teams / 1248 players
Forecast typeTeam forecast
Lineup statusLikely XI and availability update when official sources confirm
Use boundaryEntertainment only, not betting advice

FAQ

How does Iran's World Cup outlook look?42%

Iran's Group G average win probability is around 42%, with average xG 1.23; opponent and schedule context matter.

Is Iran's lineup confirmed?Likely XI and availability update when official sources confirm

Iran pages show likely XI candidates and key players; official XI and availability stay marked as pending until confirmed.

What is key for Iran's group path?Group G

Iran needs to manage points and goal difference against direct rivals in Group G; match pages explain each fixture's impact.