World Cup 2026 Schedule and Iran Match Notes

World Cup 2026 Schedule and Iran Match Notes

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be one of the biggest football tournaments in history. This edition will include 48 teams, 12 groups and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Because of the expanded format, fans will need to follow the schedule more carefully. Each team will play three matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stage, along with the eight best third-placed teams.

This means the third match in each group can be very important, because even teams outside the top two may still have a chance to continue.

Iran at World Cup 2026

For Persian-speaking football fans, Iran’s matches will be one of the most important parts of the tournament. Iran is in Group G with New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt.

Iran’s group-stage matches are:

Iran vs New Zealand

Belgium vs Iran

Egypt vs Iran

This group includes different football styles. Belgium has European experience and individual quality. Egypt is physical and dangerous in attack. New Zealand is usually organized and disciplined.

For Iran, every point can matter because the new World Cup format gives some third-placed teams a chance to qualify for the knockout stage.

World Cup 2026 Persian Guide

For Persian readers who want to follow the full schedule, groups, Iran fixtures and tournament updates, Footballi has prepared a detailed World Cup 2026 guide:

جام جهانی ۲۰۲۶؛ برنامه بازی‌ها و گروه‌بندی

Football Platform Notes for World Cup Matches

Some users may also compare football betting platforms before following World Cup odds, live markets and match previews. Platform comparison should not be based only on promotions or high odds.

Before using any platform, users should check football market coverage, mobile access, account rules, payment conditions and responsible betting principles.

For users who want a simple Persian-language platform guide, this Onjabet guide may be useful:

Onjabet Platform Guide

سایت اونجابت

For users who want to compare a more international platform with wider football markets and live betting options, this 1xBet Persian guide can also be helpful:

1xBet Persian Guide

وان ایکس بت

Final Note

World Cup 2026 will be bigger and more complex than previous editions. The best way to follow it is step by step: group stage, Iran’s matches, daily fixtures and then the knockout route.

No match preview or betting-related analysis is guaranteed. Always check official lineups, injury news, latest updates and odds before making any decision.