Ali Alipour

Ali Alipour is a confirmed forward in IR Iran's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26. The Persepolis FC forward is 30 at kick-off and brings 13 caps and 1 international goal into the tournament, in line for a first World Cup.

IR Iran were drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. They open against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 15 June, then face Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 21 June and Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle on 26 June. IR Iran reached the finals by winning their AFC third-round group, qualifying on 25 March 2025, with Ali Alipour among the forwards in Amir Ghalenoei's 26.

Ali Alipour is a forward for Persepolis FC, with 13 caps and 1 international goal for IR Iran to his name. His is a forward's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Amir Ghalenoei has named over recent seasons. That forward's profile is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, a Persepolis FC forward IR Iran carry into the tournament this summer as one of Amir Ghalenoei's selected names for the group stage ahead.

The Persepolis forward is Alipour. The Persepolis forward brings 1 goal from 13 senior caps. The Persepolis forward earned a squad place. IR Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m, one of the lower-tier team picks within the game's £200m card budget. They were drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. At 30, the Persepolis forward is one of Ghalenoei's confirmed names for the finals.