Egypt’s Rival Iran Tests Strength Against North Macedonia
Iran prepares for the 2026 World Cup with a strong friendly as part of a tough group featuring Egypt and Belgium
Iran’s national team 🇮🇷⚽ continues its intensive preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🌍🏆, aiming to deliver a strong performance in the expanded tournament featuring 48 teams.
🌍 Tough Group
Iran have been drawn into a competitive group 🔥 alongside Egypt 🇪🇬, Belgium 🇧🇪, and New Zealand 🇳🇿.
This group is expected to be highly competitive ⚔️, with all teams aiming to secure qualification.
⚔️ Strong Friendly Match
The Iranian Football Federation 🗣️ confirmed a friendly match against North Macedonia 🇲🇰, to be held in Turkey as part of the team’s training camp.
This match is part of a broader preparation plan 🔄 to test the team against physically and tactically disciplined opponents.
🧠 Tactical Focus
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei 🔥 is focusing on improving defensive organization 🛡️ and enhancing attacking transitions ⚡.
These friendlies are crucial for boosting team readiness ahead of the tournament.
🔥 Full Preparation Mode
Iran aim to reach peak condition 💪 before the World Cup, especially given the tough challenges awaiting them in their group.
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