Iran Secures 2026 World Cup Qualification, Expanding Asian Representation
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Hashim Sheikh
- . March 27, 2025
- . Update: March 27, 2025 5:14 pm
After several matches in the qualifying rounds Iran joins Asian team to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In Tehran the Iranian team earned a draw at 2-2 against Uzbekistan to establish their North American World Cup qualification. Despite tensions with America, Iran earned diplomatic-style qualification rights together with a mark of progress in their World Cup journey.
Qualification Details
| Category | Qualified Teams | Details |
| Host Nations | USA | Co-host |
| Host Nations | Canada | Co-host |
| Host Nations | Mexico | Co-host |
| AFC Qualifiers | Japan | First Asian team qualified |
| AFC Qualifiers | Iran | Second Asian team qualified |
| OFC Qualifiers | New Zealand | Oceania representative |
Match Highlights
- Iran drew 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran
- Mehdi Taremi scored two crucial goals
- This marks Iran’s fourth consecutive and seventh overall World Cup appearance
