Iran recently released there 26 Man squad for world cup 2022:-
Despite criticism of the regime, Iran has confirmed its 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. Head coach Carlos Queiroz did not attend the press conference where the squad was announced, but confirmed. It via a press release on the Iran Football Association’s official website. The story begins with the violent killing of Mahsa Amini by Iranian police in September, which sparked public outrage. And massive protests across the country, as well as several Iranian players who expressed support for Mahsa Amini.
Police violence and repression are extremely serious. According to Sardar Amon, an Iranian player who plays for Bayern Leverkusen. Because of his outspokenness, Iranian authorities have pressured coach Carlos Queiroz to drop Azmoun. And other players who oppose the government and its leadership. This prompted the Ukrainian national football team to petition FIFA to ban Iran from the World Cup. Citing human rights abuses and the transfer of drones to Russia.
Iran 26-man squad ahead of World Cup
Goalkeepers:
Seyed Hossein Hosseini (Esteghlal), Payam Niazmand (Sepahan), Alireza Beiranvand (Persepolis), Amir Abedzadeh (Ponferradina).
Defenders:
Shojae Khalilzadeh (Al Ahli), Sadegh Moharrami (Dinamo Zagreb), Rouzbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal), Majid Hosseini (Kayserispor), Abolfazl Jalali (Esteghlal), Ehsan Hajsafi (AEK Athens), Morteza Pouraliganji (Persepolis), Ramin Rezaeian (Sepahan), Milad Mohammadi (AEK Athens), Hossein Kanaanizadegan (Al Ahli).
Midfielders:
Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Feyenoord), Mehdi Torabi (Persepolis), Ali Gholizadeh (Charleroi), Ali Karimi (Kayserispor), Ahmad Noorollahi (Shabab Al Ahli), Saman Ghoddos (Brentford), Vahid Amiri (Persepolis), Saeid Ezatolahi (Vejle).