Iran welcome the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Azadi Stadium on Thursday (21/3) in a key match in the Asian Zone’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Team Melli will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of Group A, while Al Abyad will be hoping to close the gap on the automatic qualifiers.
Iran and UAE will face off against each other for the Round 7 of the 2026 FIFA WC Qualifiers. Here’s everything you need to know, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers in the different Countries.
When will the Iran vs UAE match be played?
Iran take on UAE this Thursday, March 20, for the Round 7 of Iran vs UAE Preview, Lineups and Where to Watch FIFA WC 2026 Qualifiers. Set to kick off at 9:30 PM (IST).
Iran vs UAE: Kick Off Time in India, UAE and Saudi Arabia
GST (Gulf Standard Time): 8:00 PM
AST (Arabian Standard Time): 7:00 PM
IST (Gulf Standard Time): 9:30 PM
Iran Vs UAE Expected Starting XIs
Iran: Beiranvand; Hardani, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Mohammadi; Karimi, Ezatolahi; Gholizadeh, Taremi, Mohebi; Azmoun.
UAE: Eisa; Aldhanhani, Al-Hammadi, Al Attas, Meloni; Nader, Hunt; Abdullah, Lima, Alghassani; Oliveira.
How to watch Iran vs UAE FIFA WC 2026 Qualifiers?
Get ready for this FIFA WC 2026 Qualifiers clash between Iran and UAE. Catch every thrilling moment of the action in the India on FANCODE.
Other Options: FanCode / Shoof / Fanatiz USA / fuboTV
