Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup with Uzbekistan draw
Iran secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan in Tehran. This marks their seventh World Cup appearance. The 2026 tournament will expand to include 48 teams and will be hosted in North America.
Key Points
Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan.
This is Iran's seventh time qualifying for the World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, an increase from the 32 teams in 2022.
The match took place in Tehran.
Iran joins Japan as the second team from Asia to qualify for the tournament.
