Iran vs. Uzbekistan - [Match Thread] | World Cup 2026 Qualifier | November 21st |

[Pluto2000]

This lineup is perfect. I would maybe replace Shoja for Majid Hosseini but even if Shoja starts but this lineup stays i'll be so happy.

it really is our best starting XI as of right now. I also prefer Majid Hosseini. I want Karimi next to Ghoddos because he's the same speed as Eza but he has that extra smart distribution work like ghoddos, really solid to have them next to each other

[Pluto2000]

right now calling for Saeed not to start is easy because we playing very low rank teams...against all the teams galenoie have played since he taked over,
WITH EVEN SARLAK OR MASOUD RIGI TM WOULD OF GOTTEN SAME RESULT.

SAEED IS NEED it BIG TIME....WE DONT APPRECIATE HIS HELP TO DEFENSEis because he makes it look easy... saeed is very experience now and his best days in tm are a head of him and so far he had outstanding tm carreer, filing jn shoes was not easy task and he did it to perfection

His help on defense is okay at best, normally if ball is past him he can't run back and defend fast enough. He doesn't have defensive ability like he used to, and his technique isn;t as sharp. He has the hight talent ceiling from anyone in the team, he just will never meet it. I hope he can go back to his 2019-2020 form

[peiman92]

If our boys take their chances, this will be a 3-0 or 4-0 victory. Let’s see what happens.

[oracle]

His help on defense is okay at best, normally if ball is past him he can't run back and defend fast enough. He doesn't have defensive ability like he used to, and his technique isn;t as sharp. He has the hight talent ceiling from anyone in the team, he just will never meet it. I hope he can go back to his 2019-2020 form

Karimi or whoever can start whatever game they want as i said it wouldnt make difference in outcomes playing these micky mouse teams..but comes big matches like qf, semi ,final of ac if we progress that far , SAEED IS MUST START if we going to have any chance....

Like for general bench Saeed against uzb , when u see we give up 2 goals from the middle then Saeed will be appreciated .

Saeed and ghodos should of been teamed up every match since 2018 , not having consistent partner or likes of ahmad noor is another problem.
Saeed will go to ss and jn will even improve him more , problem is those micky mouse europe teams destroying our players.


But come a match against korea in qf like to see
this line up

Biravand
Shoja. Kanani. Hossini milad
. Saeed. Ebrahimi
Ramin. Ghodos. Medi
Sardar

[oracle]

If our boys take their chances, this will be a 3-0 or 4-0 victory. Let’s see what happens.

Sal Ala moh.....d
vakil general amad.😄

[peiman92]

Sal Ala moh.....d
vakil general amad.😄

Man vakile kasi nistam, but my 2 eyes are working pefectly fine to see that we’re improving.

I made it clear to you from the beginning: No AC-title= General out.

[Iranianarsenal11]

Okay I think I know the best possible lineup for Iran against Uzbekistan....

Beiro

Ramin Kanaani Majid Milad

Ezatolahi Ali Karimi

Ghoddos

Torabi Azmoun Taremi

A 4-3-3 with Ghoddos playing as a free attacking midfielder and helping out in defense is his best position, with Ali Karimi and Ezatolahi bossing the midfield behind them.

Torabi is our best winger IMO and Taremi does really well on the left wing.

[perspolis#1]

Imo Taremi is a more complete attacking midfielder now than winger on the later years of his career. I wanna see if we can do 4-2-3-1

Beiro

Ramin - Kanaani - Shoja - Milmo

Karimi - Ghoddos

Mehrmo - Taremi - Torabi

Azmoun

Yes definitely better attacking midfielder in my lineup Taremi would be tucked in and Torabi would be outwide. I like yours a lot too and just as effective. Important keys to a winning lineup

1) no Hajsafi at LB
2) An actual DM next to Ezatolahi OR Ghoddos.
3) Torabi in /Mohebbi out(for now)

[Keshwardoost]

Uzbekistan is a great team, and we're playing in their home, so I don't expect us to win easily . I think we gonna lose 1-0.

We need to lose a game before AC as wake up call for our players to take every game serious.

If that is the case plz let it be in a friendly game and not in wcq game

[inarsenewetrust]

ARJ has officially left the camp.

[Kojiro Hyuga]

ARJ has officially left the camp.

For real? Any news on his injuriy? Or was it a mental injury? He seemed to be very concerned...

[Ali Doust]

His help on defense is okay at best, normally if ball is past him he can't run back and defend fast enough. He doesn't have defensive ability like he used to, and his technique isn;t as sharp. He has the hight talent ceiling from anyone in the team, he just will never meet it. I hope he can go back to his 2019-2020 form

Ya and I wish I could fit into my wedding pants.

[oracle]

Man vakile kasi nistam, but my 2 eyes are working pefectly fine to see that we’re improving.

I made it clear to you from the beginning: No AC-title= General out.

Uzbakistan it's a worthy opponent to see if we have improved...
Beating team ranked 150 in fifa ranking at home its not an indication of improvement......

I have endorsed your guarantee of ac trophy.

General deserve to keep his job if we go semi vakil jan.

[Ghermez Agha]

I have a lot of respect for the Uzbekistan NT….don’t forget they tied Mexico in Azteca this past summer which is one of the toughest atmospheres in the world to play in (they should have won that game too). This will be a good test for TM, I think it will be different playing them this time vs when we did earlier in the summer where we looked super sloppy defensively and very lethargic up top. They have notes and will exploit them if we repeat the same mistakes.

that said, I still believe we win 2-1 or 3-1.

[peiman92]

I have a lot of respect for the Uzbekistan NT….don’t forget they tied Mexico in Azteca this past summer which is one of the toughest atmospheres in the world to play in (they should have won that game too). This will be a good test for TM, I think it will be different playing them this time vs when we did earlier in the summer where we looked super sloppy defensively and very lethargic up top. They have notes and will exploit them if we repeat the same mistakes.

that said, I still believe we win 2-1 or 3-1.

I think Qatar also beat Mexico 6 months ago? Mexico is not what it used to be. I will be surprised If we would have any problem beating them in Azteca, let alone Azadi.