Despite great uncertainty, Iran is set to head to North America to compete in its seventh World Cup. For so many of the current players, this may be their last chance at the pinnacle, with previous iterations stumbling relentlessly at the first hurdle. A knockout stage berth is not beyond Iran this summer during what could be an uncomfortable and difficult few weeks for a defiant group of players. Nothing should phase them, and we can only hope the soccer does much of the talking. The Road to the World Cup Qualification record : 11W-1L-4D Goals for / against:  35 / 12 Top scorer:  Mehdi Taremi (10) Assist leader:  Mehdi Taremi (7) After safely navigating their second round group without tasting defeat, Iran enjoyed similar comfort in the all-important third round, losing just one of its 10 games. In fact, Iran was one of the first teams to book its place in North America this summer, with qualification sealed in March 2025. World Cup Schedule Fixture Date Venue Iran vs.…