Mehdi Taremi
IR Iran
Age
33
Appearances
3
Goals
0
About Mehdi Taremi
Mehdi Taremi is a centre-forward in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26-man Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals at 33. Iran's all-time leading active scorer, he reached the 2025 Champions League final with Inter before joining Olympiacos.
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. Taremi is among Ghalenoei's forward 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. Taremi is among Ghalenoei's forward options for the group stage.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
3
Minutes played
260
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
4
Shots on Target
2
Playing Style
A powerful right-footed centre-forward who can also play as a second striker or left winger, Taremi is a prolific, well-rounded finisher and link-up striker, twice a Persian Gulf Pro League top scorer and a Primeira Liga top scorer with Porto. He stands 1.87 m.
This season he has logged 1,077 club minutes for Olympiacos, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 33.
This season he has logged 1,077 club minutes for Olympiacos, going into the group stage in Amir Ghalenoei's squad at 33.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Mehdi Taremi's third at senior level, after he featured at the 2018 and 2022 finals. In 2022 he scored both of Iran's goals against England, including a penalty. His international career runs to 58 goals in 104 caps for Iran. Amir Ghalenoei has named him in the confirmed 26 once more for the group stage.
National Team
IR Iran
Tier 4
£10m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Goal Rush Impact
Taremi brings goals to the Iran attack: 58 in 104 caps as the country's leading active scorer, with 10 more for Olympiacos this season. On the Goal Rush card Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m.
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Taremi at the 2026 World Cup
Taremi is a confirmed forward 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 Taremi leading the forward line in the confirmed 26.
Mehdi Taremi World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iran are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the Goal Rush card. Taremi is in Amir Ghalenoei's confirmed 26 as a forward, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Taremi is a centre-forward for Iran, a prolific and well-rounded finisher. He plays his club football for Olympiacos in Greece and is named in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup.
Yes. Taremi played at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, scoring twice against England in 2022. The 2026 finals will be his third, with his place confirmed in Amir Ghalenoei's 26-man Iran squad.
Taremi plays his club football for Olympiacos in the Greek Super League. He is named among Iran's forwards in Amir Ghalenoei's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, going to the finals in the group stage.
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