Ali Nemati
IR Iran
DEF
Age
30
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0
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About Ali Nemati
Ali Nemati is a confirmed defender in IR Iran's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26. The Foolad FC defender is 30 at kick-off and brings 17 caps 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 Nemati among the defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's 26.
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 Nemati among the defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's 26.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Ali Nemati is a defender for Foolad FC, with 17 caps for IR Iran to his name. His is a defender's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Amir Ghalenoei has named over recent seasons. That defender's profile is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, a Foolad FC defender IR Iran carry into the tournament this summer as one of Amir Ghalenoei's selected names for the group stage ahead.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Ali Nemati's first. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances, and reaches the finals for the first time after Amir Ghalenoei named him in IR Iran's 26-man squad for the tournament. The Foolad FC defender goes to the finals with 17 caps for IR Iran. His country qualified by winning their AFC third-round group, qualifying on 25 March 2025, with Ali Nemati among the defenders named in the 26 for the group stage this summer.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
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Goal Rush Impact
Nemati is a Foolad defender. The Foolad defender brings 17 senior caps to the finals. The Foolad defender is in the squad. IR Iran's card slot is valued at £10m, a Tier 4 one. In Group G, they open against New Zealand. Nemati travels as a Foolad defender in Ghalenoei's confirmed group.
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Ali Nemati at the 2026 World Cup
Ali Nemati is a confirmed defender in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man IR Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, a Foolad FC defender. At 30 he brings 17 caps to an IR Iran side opening their Group G campaign in June.
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Rated at £10m, IR Iran are a Tier 4 pick. As a Foolad defender, Nemati is named in IR Iran's squad.
Ali Nemati World Cup 2026 FAQs
As one of the lower-tier team picks, IR Iran carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m. Ghalenoei's side open the group against New Zealand. IR Iran carry the £10m as a Tier 4 team, with the Foolad defender part of that group.
Ali Nemati is a defender for IR Iran, with 17 caps to his name. He plays his club football for Foolad FC and is part of Amir Ghalenoei's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26 for the group stage.
No. The 2026 World Cup will be Ali Nemati's first. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances, reaching the tournament for the first time after his place in IR Iran's 26-man squad was confirmed by Amir Ghalenoei.
Ali Nemati plays his club football for Foolad FC. For IR Iran he is a defender, named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, with the squad drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand for the group stage.
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