TEHRAN – Head of the Iran Football Federation Mehd Taj has said that the Iranian national football team is set to play friendly matches against Russia and Chile.
The Iranian team will face Russia on October 6, with a match against Chile scheduled for October 14, though Taj noted that the latter match has not yet been confirmed.
Taj also said that the national team will participate in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup in September as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Additionally, Amir Ghalenoei’s side are likely to play against an African or European team in November.