| Service | Type | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRIB TV3 ↗ | Free | ﷼0 | Iran's state broadcaster IRIB holds official World Cup 2026 rights. IRIB TV3 airs all Team Melli national team fixtures free-to-air in Persian, including Group G matches vs New Zealand (June 15, Los Angeles), vs Belgium (June 21, Los Angeles) and vs Egypt (June 26, Seattle). Available via domestic broadcast and satellite. No subscription required. |
| Persiana Sports ↗ | Paid | Est. ~$8–15 USD/month | Persian-language satellite sports channel offering extended World Cup coverage beyond IRIB's free-to-air selection. Available via satellite across Iran and the diaspora. Persiana Sports co-holds broadcast rights for the tournament and provides additional match coverage, pre and post-match analysis in Persian. Also accessible via streaming for the Iranian diaspora globally. |
Iranian coach who guided Team Melli through a competitive AFC qualifying campaign. Known for building compact, defensively disciplined and physically tough sides that are hard to break down and clinical on the counter-attack. His pragmatic approach maximises the quality of Iran's outstanding attacking players.[5]
Iran's talismanic captain and one of Asia's finest strikers. At Inter Milan he has shown his quality at the very highest level — technically polished, strong in the air and an exceptional team leader who lifts everyone around him.
Powerful and skilful forward nicknamed the 'Iranian Messi' by supporters. Bundesliga experience and an outstanding goal record for the national team — brings physicality, pace and the ability to create as well as score.
Exciting left winger with Belgian league experience. Quick, direct and capable of creating chances from nothing — brings unpredictability and the kind of individual quality that can unlock organised defences.
One of Asia's best goalkeepers and Iran's undisputed number one across multiple World Cups. Commanding shot-stopper with immense presence — his confidence and shot-stopping ability are central to Iran's defensive identity.
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