European Football · Friday, September 25, 2026
Azmoun returns with Iran in preparation for 2026
The Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun is playing with his national team again after his absence from the last World Cup, aiming for qualification for the United States.
By Editorial team
Sardar Azmoun made his return to the Iranian national team on Thursday against Uzbekistan, after being sidelined during the previous World Cup for non-sporting reasons. The 29-year-old striker, Iran's offensive star, is thus relaunching his project with his federation ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This reinstatement marks a turning point in the team's preparation for the Asian qualifiers. Azmoun hopes to rediscover his best form to help Iran get through the qualifiers.