Iran World Cup 2022 final squad list, fixtures, odds and coach

The Iran national team

Qatar 2022 Iran World Cup 2022 final squad list, fixtures, odds and coach

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 06:04 - 21.11.2022

Iran come into this World Cup with high hopes after finishing top of their qualifying group

Iran have earned themselves a reputation for being one of the most disciplined sides in international football. No matter the opposition, the onus remains on defensive solidity

Iran's road to Qatar

Iran finished ahead of South Korea in qualifying thanks to their defensive solidity throughout the qualification round. They defeated Iraq by a single goal in their final qualification game to finish two points above South Korea.

Iran's recent World Cup performances

Iran have failed to get out of the group stage of the last three World Cups. Most recently in 2018, the Iranians finished third in a group containing Portugal, Spain and Morocco

Iran final World Cup squad

The Iran squad is headlined by Leverkusen attacker, Sardar Azmoun who led the team in qualifying with 10 goals 

Check out the full squad list for Iran here https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/qatar-2022-see-every-countrys-world-cup-squad-including-argentina-england-and-brazil/1qdywll

Star Player

Sardar Azmoun

Azmoun is the number one striker for Iran. A real box presence whose main job is to put the ball in the net. He is incredibly dangerous in the box due to his size and ability to win the ball in the air. 

Iran star player Sardar Azmoun
Iran star player Sardar Azmoun

All of his qualities fit perfectly in Iran’s 4-4-2 system which relies on putting a lot of crosses into the box as early as possible. Iran will be counting on Azmoun to produce the goals to fire them into the second round

Iran's Coach

Carlos Queiroz returned for a second spell at the helm, taking over from Dragan Skocic. Queiroz is hugely popular in Iran and highly respected.

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz
Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz

This is the third time Queiroz will lead Iran at a World Cup but this time it was Iran who got him there rather than the other way around. 

Iran World Cup group fixtures

Iran vs England - 21 November, 2pm

Iran vs Wales - 25 November, 11am

Iran vs USA - 29 November, 8pm

Iran's odds to win the World Cup

Iran has very little chance of winning the World Cup according to the bookies with odds of 651.00

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