Como joga o Irã? (Grupo G - Copa do Mundo 2026)

The "How to Play" series has become a hallmark of the channel over the past few years. Before the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024, I published a series of videos about the national teams. Now it's time to talk about the 2026 World Cup. An even greater challenge with the expansion of the World Cup, now with 48 countries. It's always important to emphasize that, due to time and logistical reasons, the videos are recorded well in advance, which means a double risk: injuries that can take players out of the World Cup and also the release of the official lists of players called up, which can always bring news and last-minute surprises. It's part of the process. It's the way it is, and we acknowledge that it's not possible to get everything right. For the 2026 FIFA tournament, I chose to start publishing the videos 50 days before the opening game of the competition. This way, it will be possible to post one team per day. If possible, at the end of the 48 videos, I also intend to record an extra one reviewing all the news and necessary corrections. I'm counting on you to help spread the word. Today's topic is Amir Ghalenoei's Iran. We'll discuss the tactical context, individual and collective characteristics, possible variations, and transformations throughout the cycle. (0:00) The delicate context (2:30) A possible Iran vs. USA match (3:37) The Azmoun case (4:25) Atypical preparation (6:30) Pessimism about the team, optimism about the group (11:15) The starting lineup (15:25) Taremi's role (18:07) The wingers without Gholizadeh (20:34) Tension will be constant