Nation · World CupIran
In the World Cup since 1978
Includes the in-progress 2026 World Cup — figures move as it plays.
21 World Cup matches across seven appearances.
21
Played
3
Won
16
Goals scored
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Biggest win — Iran 2–0 Wales (2022).
Iran have played 21 World Cup matches across 7 editions in the covered data: 3 won, 7 drawn, 11 lost, with 16 goals scored and 34 conceded.
All-time record
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16–34 |
Tournament finishes
No top-three World Cup finish in a completed edition.
Biggest wins
| Result | Edition | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Iran 2–0 Wales | 2022 | Group |
| Iran 1–0 Morocco | 2018 | Group |
| Iran 2–1 USA | 1998 | Group |
Source: 2026 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.