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Iran
Group G Pot 2 4-1-4-1 Asia
#21
FIFA Rank
0
€34M squad value
0 Maintained Iran's defensive discipline while improving transition speed.
Tactical Identity
Expected Formation
4-1-4-1
Ali
Alireza Beiranvand Nem
Nemati You
Yousefi Eir
Eiri Haj
Hajsafi Raz
Razzaghinia Hab
Habibinejad Gho
Ghorbani Noo
Noorafkan Che
Cheshmi Ali
Alipour ↑
Press Height
Low
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Press Intensity
Low
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Build-up Pattern
deep compact block with counters
Key Players
Strengths & Weaknesses
+ Strengths
● Defensive organization — extremely difficult to break down
● Set piece threat from organized routines
● Counter-attack efficiency
− Vulnerabilities
● Limited possession ability against pressing teams
● Creative output very low
● Fatigue from constant defending
Recent Form (last 4 years)
68% Win Rate
37 matches
25
Wins
8
Draws
4
Losses
World Cup History
6
Participations
#46
All-Time Rank
Tournament Record
All-Time Record
Played 18
Won 3
Drawn 4
Lost 11
Goals For 13
Goals Ag. 31
Goal Difference -18
Manager
AG
Amir Ghalenoei
Iranian
Deep defensive block with organized counter-attacks
Full Squad (31)
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Match Schedule
Squad depth: limited Archetype: defensive resilience Asia
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