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List of Players Called Up for Iran National Football Team Training Camp

Feb 9, 2026 February 9, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian Football Federation has announced a list of 21 players called up for a training camp ahead of a crucial match against Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The camp will take place in Tehran, and players are expected to report by September 21. This match is significant for Iran's qualification efforts in the upcoming tournament.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The upcoming match against Jordan is vital for Iran's football aspirations and national pride.

👥 Key Players

Iranian Football Federation MENTIONED
Governing body for football in Iran
"They are responsible for organizing national football events and managing the national team."
Ali Daei MENTIONED
Prominent Iranian football player
"One of the most famous Iranian footballers, known for his contributions to the national team and football in Iran."

📰 What Happened

The Iranian Football Federation has called up 21 players for a training camp in preparation for a crucial match against Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The training camp will take place in Tehran shortly before the match scheduled for September 25.

  • The match is part of the 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
  • The training camp will be held at the National Football Teams Camp in Azadi Sports Complex.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This match is crucial for Iran's chances of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup, which is a source of national pride.
🌍 Regional: Success in football can enhance Iran's regional standing and foster unity among its citizens.
🌐 International: Internationally, football success can improve Iran's image and relations with other countries through sports diplomacy.

📚 Background

Football is a major sport in Iran, with a passionate following. The AFC Asian Cup is one of the most prestigious tournaments for national teams in Asia.

AFC Asian Cup Iranian national football team history
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The information comes from IRNA, which is a state-run news agency, so it may reflect the government's perspective on national sports events.

The Iranian Football Federation has called up 21 players to the training camp of the Iran national football team in preparation for the return match against Jordan. According to IRNA news agency, this match is part of the preliminary round of the 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in China and will take place on September 25 in Amman, the capital of Jordan. The training camp will be held on September 21 and 22 at the National Football Teams Camp in Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran. The players called up to the camp, who must report to the national team coaches by 10 AM on Sunday, September 21, are: Ebrahim Mirzapour, Seyed Mehdi Rahmati, Rahman Ahmadi, Yahya Golmohammadi, Sohrab Bakhtiyari Zadeh, Mohammad Nasrati, Jalal Kamali, Ebrahim Taghipour, Rahman Rezaei, Alireza Nikbakht Vahedi, Hossein Kabbi, Mehdi Amirabadi, Javad Nekounam, Moharram Navidkia, Iman Mobali, Hamid Kavehianpour, Javad Kazemian, Farhad Majidi, Ali Karimi, Edmond Bezik, and Ali Daei.

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