Saleh Hardani
IR Iran
DEF
Age
27
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0
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About Saleh Hardani
Saleh Hardani is a confirmed defender in IR Iran's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26. The Esteghlal FC defender is 27 at kick-off and brings 17 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 Saleh Hardani 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 Saleh Hardani among the defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's 26.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Saleh Hardani is a defender for Esteghlal FC, with 17 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, an Esteghlal 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 Saleh Hardani'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 Esteghlal FC defender goes to the finals with 17 caps and 1 international goal for IR Iran. His country qualified by winning their AFC third-round group, qualifying on 25 March 2025, with Saleh Hardani 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
Hardani is an Esteghlal defender. The Esteghlal defender counts 1 goal across 17 senior caps. The Esteghlal defender is a confirmed pick. A Tier 4 team, IR Iran are set at £10m for the tournament. Ghalenoei's group is a demanding one. Hardani travels as an Esteghlal defender in Ghalenoei's confirmed group.
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Saleh Hardani at the 2026 World Cup
Saleh Hardani is a confirmed defender in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man IR Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, an Esteghlal FC defender. At 27 he brings 17 caps and 1 international goal to an IR Iran side opening their Group G campaign in June.
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Set for the slot at £10m, IR Iran take a Tier 4 place. Ghalenoei's group is a tough one.
Saleh Hardani World Cup 2026 FAQs
The card lists IR Iran in Tier 4, costing £10m. They were drawn in Group G for the finals. It is a Tier 4 team price for IR Iran, not a mark on the defender.
Saleh Hardani is a defender for IR Iran, with 17 caps and 1 international goal to his name. He plays his club football for Esteghlal 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 Saleh Hardani'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.
Saleh Hardani plays his club football for Esteghlal 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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