Can Iran reach the World Cup 2026 knockouts?
Can Iran reach the Round of 32?
Iran are 1st in Group G on 1 points with 2 games left. A win takes them closer to top 2; a defeat opens the door to the chasing pack.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0 | 1 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0 | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0 | 1 |
+Can Iran qualify from Group G at the 2026 World Cup?
Onside's model gives Iran a 61% chance to reach the Round of 32 from Group G. Iran are 1st in Group G on 1 points with 2 games left. A win takes them closer to top 2; a defeat opens the door to the chasing pack.
+What does Iran need to reach the World Cup 2026 knockouts?
Iran are 1st in Group G on 1 points with 2 games left. A win takes them closer to top 2; a defeat opens the door to the chasing pack.
+When does Iran play next at the World Cup 2026?
Iran's next match is Belgium on Sunday 21 June at 19:00 UTC in Inglewood.
+Can Iran win the World Cup 2026?
Onside's model gives Iran a 0.2% chance to lift the trophy. Full champion-pick reasoning at /world-cup-2026/can-x-win/irn.
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