Hossein Kanaani
IR Iran
DEF
Age
32
Appearances
2
Tackles won
0
About Hossein Kanaani
Hossein Kanaani is a centre-back in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 32. He is an experienced defensive leader for Iran and Persepolis, a commanding presence at the back.
The draw places Iran in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, and they qualified for the finals by winning their AFC third-round group in March 2025. Kanaani is among Ghalenoei's centre-back options for the group stage.
The draw places Iran in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, and they qualified for the finals by winning their AFC third-round group in March 2025. Kanaani is among Ghalenoei's centre-back options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
2
Minutes played
135
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
2
Clearances
10
Blocks
2
Playing Style
A tall centre-back at 1.88 m who can also cover at right-back, Kanaani is an experienced defensive leader who adds an aerial threat from set pieces. He is right-footed.
This season he has logged 1,482 club minutes for Persepolis, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 32.
This season he has logged 1,482 club minutes for Persepolis, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 32.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Hossein Kanaani's second at senior level, after he was part of Iran's squad in 2022. His international career runs to 6 goals in 62 caps for Iran. Amir Ghalenoei has named him in the confirmed 26 once more for the group stage. He stays among Iran's centre-back options on the final list.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Kanaani's work for Iran is at the back, a commanding centre-back and an aerial threat from set pieces, with 6 goals in 62 caps for his country. On the Goal Rush card Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Kanaani at the 2026 World Cup
Kanaani is a confirmed defender in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the side opening their Group G campaign in mid-June.
Picking Iran in Goal Rush
Iran carry a £10m Tier 4 rating on the Goal Rush card, opening Group G against New Zealand in mid-June, with Kanaani among the defenders in the confirmed 26.
Hossein Kanaani World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card. Kanaani is in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26 as a defender, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Kanaani is a centre-back for Iran, an experienced defender who can also cover at right-back. He plays his club football for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League and is named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup.
Yes. Kanaani was part of Iran's squad at the 2022 World Cup. The 2026 finals will be his second, with his place confirmed in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man Iran squad.
Kanaani plays his club football for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League. He is named among Iran's defenders in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals in the group stage.
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