Danial Eiri

Danial Eiri is a confirmed defender in IR Iran's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26. The Malavan Bandar Anzali defender is 22 at kick-off and brings 0 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 Danial Eiri among the defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's 26.

Danial Eiri is a defender for Malavan Bandar Anzali, with 0 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 Malavan Bandar Anzali defender IR Iran carry into the tournament this summer as one of Amir Ghalenoei's selected names for the group stage ahead.

Eiri is a Malavan Bandar Anzali defender. The Malavan Bandar Anzali defender awaits a first senior cap. The Malavan Bandar Anzali defender earned a squad place. The card lists IR Iran in Tier 4, costing £10m. Ghalenoei's group is a demanding one. At 22, the Malavan Bandar Anzali defender is one of Ghalenoei's confirmed names for the finals.