Aria Yousefi

Aria Yousefi is a confirmed defender in IR Iran's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26. The Sepahan FC defender is 24 at kick-off and brings 11 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 Aria Yousefi among the defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's 26.

Aria Yousefi is a defender for Sepahan FC, with 11 caps and 1 international goal 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 Sepahan FC defender IR Iran carry into the tournament this summer as one of Amir Ghalenoei's selected names for the group stage ahead.

Yousefi is a Sepahan defender. The Sepahan defender comes to the finals with 1 goal in 11 senior caps behind him. The Sepahan defender is a confirmed pick. 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.