ABOUT PAYAM NIAZMAND
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Payam Niazmand is on the WC2026 squad list for Iran. Qualifier statistics on record are limited — appearance and goal numbers will refresh once Sportmonks publishes WC2026 fixture-level data after the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Iran
As a goalkeeper for Iran, Niazmand is the last line of defence, organising the back four and commanding the area on set-pieces. His club role at Persepolis is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
WC2026 outlook
Iran enter Group G, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Niazmand's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Payam Niazmand's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Niazmand features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
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