Iran’s national soccer team will try to win three consecutive World Cup qualifiers.
Iran will face Uzbekistan in Group A of the third qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup in Asia at 11 p.m. (Korea Standard Time) on October 10 at the Millie Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Iran is a 4-2-3-1 formation. Taremi stands in front. Azmoun and Jahanbakhsh will take charge of left and right attacks. Godos will play as a central attacking midfielder, while Ezatolahi and Mohevi will play the role of a ball and water link in the third line. Mohammadi and Hardani will play left and right fullbacks, while Karilzadeh and Nemati will work together as central defenders. The goal is guarded by Beiranband.
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enlarge photoIran is competing with Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), North Korea, Qatar and Kyrgyzstan in Group A of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup.
Iran won both the two consecutive games against Kyrgyzstan (home 1-0) and the UAE (away 1-0) in September.
Uzbekistan is also on the rise. Uzbekistan also beat North Korea (home 1-0) and Kyrgyzstan (away 3-2) in both consecutive games in September.
The team that wins the showdown on Oct. 10 could take a step closer to advancing to the 2026 World Cup finals in North Korea and the U.S.
[Lee Geunseung, MK Sports Reporter]
