Sardar Azmoun is one of Iran’s most important attackers and has been a regular goal scorer in the Asian World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing among Asia’s top scorers — alongside Mehdi Taremi — with multiple goals that helped Iran secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
What He Can Do at World Cup 2026
✔️ Lead Iran’s attack: As one of the team’s senior forwards, Azmoun can be a primary goal threat in the tournament. wanaen.com
✔️ Score in key matches: His finishing and experience—both in Asian qualifiers and European club competition—mean he can turnaround tight games with goals or assists. wanaen.com
✔️ Be a strategic focal point: Iran’s tactical setup often relies on a central striker to hold up play and link with wide attackers, a role Azmoun is familiar with. iranfootballonline.com
Team Context
Iran will appear at the 2026 World Cup as one of Asia’s stronger teams, with a mix of experienced players like Azmoun and emerging talent. Their qualification campaign saw solid results and contributions from their attacking stars. FIFA 2026 Futboll
