Ehsan Hajisafi

Ehsan Hajisafi is IR Iran's captain and 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 36 at kick-off and brings 142 caps and 7 international goals into the tournament, a returning face who has been part of a World Cup squad before.

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 Ehsan Hajisafi among the defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's 26.

Ehsan Hajisafi is a defender for Sepahan FC, with 142 caps and 7 international goals 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.

The Sepahan defender is Hajisafi. The Sepahan defender arrives with 7 goals scored across 142 senior caps so far. The Sepahan defender earned a squad place. Set for the slot at £10m, IR Iran take a Tier 4 place. The Sepahan defender travels to the finals. The draw placed them in Group G, opening against New Zealand. At 36, the Sepahan defender is one of Ghalenoei's confirmed names for the finals.