Iran World Cup squad: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Carlos Queiroz has unveiled the squad that will represent Iran at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

The Portuguese coach, who returned to the post just last month, has relied on a group of trusted players, with Bayer Leverkusen forward Sardar Azmoun included despite doubts over his fitness.

Iran World Cup Squad Announced — Iran World Cup squad: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

The Iranians begin their Qatar 2022 campaign against England on 21 November before taking on Wales and USA, and are hoping to qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in their history.

Iran’s Qatar 2022 squad

Goalkeepers
Alireza Beiranvand (Persepolis)
Amir Abedzadeh (Ponferradina)
Seyed Hossein Hosseini (Esteghlal)
Payam Niazmand (Sepahan)

Defenders
Ehsan Hajsafi (AEK Athens)
Morteza Pouraliganji (Persepolis)
Ramin Rezaeian (Sepahan)
Milad Mohammadi (AEK Athens)
Hossein Kanaanizadegan (Al Ahli)
Shojae Khalilzadeh (Al Ahli)
Sadegh Moharrami (Dinamo Zagreb)
Rouzbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal)
Majid Hosseini (Kayserispor)
Abolfazl Jalali (Esteghlal)

Midfielders
Ahmad Noorollahi (Shabab Al Ahli)
Saman Ghoddos (Brentford)
Vahid Amiri (Persepolis)
Saeid Ezatolahi (Vejle)
Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Feyenoord)
Mehdi Torabi (Persepolis)
Ali Gholizadeh (Charleroi)
Ali Karimi (Kayserispor)

Forwards
Karim Ansarifard (Omonia Nicosia)
Sardar Azmoun (Bayer Leverkusen)
Mehdi Taremi (Porto)

All squads are provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA, following their submission by participating teams, on 15 November.