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🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026

How to Watch World Cup 2026 in Iran

Complete guide to every TV channel and streaming service showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Iran. Updated for all 104 matches — June 11 to July 19, 2026.

FREE coverage availableIRST (UTC+3:30) — late night for North American matches
Free to Watch?
Yes — Free Options Available
Channels
2 broadcasters
Local Time
IRST (UTC+3:30) — late night for North American matches

World Cup 2026 TV Channels in Iran

FREE
IRIB (TV3 Sport)
Free to air — Iran matches + selected games
FREE
Tamasha (streaming)
Free online streaming in Iran

How to Stream World Cup 2026 in Iran

IRIB TV3 and Tamasha stream all Iran World Cup matches free inside Iran.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Iran — Full Broadcast Guide

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup and IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) provides free-to-air coverage of Team Melli's matches. The national broadcaster shows all major tournament matches free.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches, there is more World Cup football than ever before. Iran fans can expect matches spread throughout the day due to the North American time zones.

The World Cup 2026 Final takes place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. All major broadcasters in Iran will carry the Final live.

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Iran World Cup 2026 Squad— Group G

#PlayerClubAgeHtFoot
A
Alireza Beiranvand
Goalkeeper
Persepolis
P
Payam Niazmand
Goalkeeper
Sepahan
H
Hossein Hosseini
Goalkeeper
Foolad
S
Saleh Hardani
Defender
Persepolis
E
Ehsan Hajsafi
Defender
Olympiacos
S
Shojae Khalilzadeh
Defender
Al-Qadsiah
M
Milad Mohammadi
Defender
AEK Athens
H
Hossein Kanaanizadegan
Defender
Persepolis
A
Ali Nemati
Defender
Persepolis
R
Ramin Rezaeian
Defender
Port
D
Danial Eiri
Defender
Sint-Truiden
A
Aria Yousefi
Defender
Persepolis
S
Saeid Ezatolahi
Midfielder
Getafe
A
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Midfielder
Feyenoord
M
Mohammad Mohebi
Midfielder
Persepolis
S
Saman Ghoddos
Midfielder
Al-Tai
R
Rouzbeh Cheshmi
Midfielder
Esteghlal
M
Mehdi Torabi
Midfielder
Persepolis
M
Mohammad Ghorbani
Midfielder
Sepahan
A
Amirmohammad Razzaghinia
Midfielder
Persepolis
M
Mehdi Taremi
Forward
Internazionale
M
Mehdi Ghayedi
Forward
Kasımpaşa
A
Ali Alipour
Forward
Middlesbrough
A
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
Forward
Persepolis
S
Shahriyar Moghanlou
Forward
Esteghlal
D
Dennis Eckert
Forward
Sandhausen

Frequently Asked Questions

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Iran?

The World Cup 2026 in Iran is broadcast on IRIB (TV3 Sport), Tamasha (streaming). IRIB TV3 and Tamasha stream all Iran World Cup matches free inside Iran.

Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Iran?

Yes — there is free-to-air World Cup coverage available in Iran. Check the channel list above for free options.

What time are World Cup 2026 matches in Iran?

Matches are played in North American time zones. In Iran (IRST (UTC+3:30) — late night for North American matches), group stage matches typically kick off at various times throughout the day and evening. Check LiveFootballOnSat's schedule for exact kick-off times converted to your local timezone.

Can I watch the World Cup 2026 abroad from Iran?

Outside Iran? Local streams may be geo-restricted — a VPN can help access IRIB content. A VPN is the most reliable option for accessing geo-restricted streams.

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DISCLAMER: Although we try our best to ensure all schedules are accurate, broadcasters can and will change schedules without warning, especially during off season since we cannot physically monitor every single channel, errors will occur from time to time.
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