The Iranian Football Federation has extended the contract with Amir Galenoie, who heads the Iranian national football team. His contract is now valid until the AFC Asian Cup 2027.
Iran has been placed in Group C alongside China, Syria, and Kyrgyzstan as part of preparations for this continental tournament. A representative of the Iranian Football Federation also announced that the national team will likely hold a twelve-day training camp in Doha, Qatar, before the Asian Cup. This camp is considered part of Iran's final preparation for the competition.
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 will take place in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5, with matches scheduled in three cities. Iran is among the most successful teams in the history of the Asian Cup, having won the tournament three times: in 1968, 1972, and 1976. Now, Galenoie will strive to take the team even further and compete for a fourth continental title.