World Cup Asian qualifiers:
Four Iranians shortlisted for Dream XI
Four Iranian players are among the candidates for a place in the Dream XI of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand is joined by strike force duo Mahdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun, as well as midfielder Mohammad-Mahdi Mohebbi in the 41-man shortlist, released by the Asian Football Confederation.
Football fans will have until July 4 to vote for the members of their dream team on the official website of the Asian football governing body.
Beirnavand registered five clean sheets in 10 Group A games, while Taremi and Azmoun had nine goals between them in the third round of the qualifiers as Iran finished atop the table with 23 points to secure a place in next year’s finals in North America.
Mohebbi, meanwhile, made little contribution to Iran’s campaign, but still impressed with a goal and an assist in two games.