Mar 22, 2026, 5:58 PM

Iran to meet Nigeria, Costa Rica in Turkey

Iran to meet Nigeria, Costa Rica in Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iran's national football team will play two friendly matches on March 27 and 31 in Turkey.

The national Iranian men's football squad will face the Nigeria national football team in a friendly match on March 27 and Play Costa Rica four days later.

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has invited 35 players to the national team for two matches. 

The matches are part of preparations led by head coach Ghalenoei during the upcoming FIFA international window.

By selecting opponents from two different continents, the federation appears determined to challenge the team against varied playing styles ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Iran are drawn in Group G along with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.

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