Iran are reportedly targeting Nigeria for an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to the Tehran Times, the friendly is scheduled for March 2026.
The Iran Football Federation is in the final stages of preparing Team Melli for the World Cup and has identified the Super Eagles as a potential opponent.
“The Football Federation of Iran is expected to officially announce Team Melli’s friendly match schedule as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” the publication stated.
“The Federation has been in negotiations with the football federations of Costa Rica and Nigeria to arrange two warm-up matches in March.”
Iran have been drawn in Group G, where they will face Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles will miss out on the 2026 Mundial after falling 4-3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs.
