Predictions from Seven Global Media Outlets on Iran’s Chances at the World Cup

Iran has been drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. In response, several prominent global sports outlets have evaluated Iran’s likelihood of progression, with 80 percent of them projecting Iran as the second most likely team to advance from the group.

According to the announced schedule, Amir Ghalenoei’s side will face New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in that order.

The evaluations from the seven international media outlets are as follows:

NBC Sports: Advancement as a third-placed team (among the best third-placed teams)

FOX Sports: Advancement as second or third

Sporting News: Advancement as second

Goal: Advancement as second

Opta Analyst: Expected to compete for the top spot in the group

The Athletic: Advancement as second

Bleacher Report: Advancement as first or second