Iran Names 26-Man Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup Without Sardar Azmoun
Iran announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excluding striker Sardar Azmoun amid controversy over his social media posts and political tensions. The team includes 17 home-based players and several overseas players, such as Mehdi Taremi. Due to visa issues for the United States, Iran shifted its training camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico. Iran is set to play New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in Group G matches in the US.
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