TEHRAN - Iran national team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced a 29-player squad for the upcoming international football tournament in Iraq, with star striker Mehdi Taremi and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand notably missing from the list.
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🏛️ Iranian State Media
Taremi and Beiranvand Omitted from Iran's Squad for Iraq Tournament
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November 9, 2026
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📰 Tehran Times
📋 Key Takeaway
Iran's national football team coach Amir Ghalenoei has revealed a 29-player squad for an upcoming tournament in Iraq, excluding key players Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Beiranvand. Their absence raises questions about the team's strategy and performance in international competitions.
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Tehran
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Iraq
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Iranian national football team
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Iran national football team
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Alireza Beiranvand
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Mehdi Taremi
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Iran's national football team
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Amir Ghalenoei
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French national football team
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Mehdi
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Afghan national football team
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Germany national football team
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