🚨 RIVAL WATCH!
Belgium is now playing against Tunisia with this line up.
As an Iranian who’s living in Belgium i can tell you that it is VERY likely that they will play with the same midfield and frontline against us.
@HatamDaddy@TeamMelliTalk Azmoun, Hossenajad and Allahyar left out. Taheri and Khalifeh ignored. Even as backups, they would’ve gained invaluable World Cup experience under the highest pressure. Instead, spots go to aging players with no future. That’s how you waste a generation. #TeamMelli
Iran's national team will compete in the 2026 World Cup with its oldest team in history.
1978 WC; avg 23 yr & 2 mo
1998 WC; avg 26 yr & 5 mo
2006 WC; avg 27 yr & 2 mo
2014 WC; avg 28 yr & 4 mo
2018 WC; avg 26 yr & 5 mo
2022 WC; avg 28 yr & 11 mo
2026 WC; avg age: 29 yr & 8 mo