Comments and predictions for Qatar vs Iran: A tense battle of wits
The match between Qatar vs Iran in the World Cup qualifiers takes place at 7:00 a.m. on June 5. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Qatar vs Iran force information
Almoez Ali is the top scorer in the 2026 AFC World Cup qualifiers with 12 goals in 11 matches, and he will likely be paired with Akram Afif and Edmilson Junior in attack.
In defense, Lucas Mendes is not in Lopetegui's squad for the next two games due to his red card in the previous match against Kyrgyzstan, so Ahmed Suhail, Pedro Miguel and Tarek Salman could start in a back three system.
On Iran's side, Mehdi Taremi is expected to lead the attack in place of the absent Sardar Azmound, while Mohammad Mohebbi can play as an attacking midfielder behind the striker.
Additionally, a similar lineup to the team that is on a 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions is likely to be used in the match against Qatar.
Latest expected lineup for Qatar vs Iran
Qatar:
Barsham; Suhail, Miguel, Salman; Madibo, Hatem, Fathi, Ahmed; Junior, Afif; Ali
Iran:
Beiranvand; Hardani, Hazbavi, Khalilzadeh, Mohammadi; Cheshmi, Karimi; Ghoddos, Mohebbi, Alipour; Taremi
Latest Qatar vs Iran football commentary
Qatar made their first appearance at a FIFA World Cup when they hosted the 2022 tournament, but now the Maroons are trying to qualify for the first time through qualifying.
Although new coach Julen Lopetegui has not been able to help Qatar qualify directly from Group A as they are 7 points behind second-placed Uzbekistan with only two matches left, the team is still trying to enter the fourth qualifying round.
Qatar currently have 10 points with 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats, 4 points ahead of fifth-placed Kyrgyzstan, meaning they only need to win one of their remaining two games to secure a ticket to the fourth round, where they will have a better chance of qualifying for the World Cup.
While it may be disappointing not to finish in the top two of Group A, Qatar are back-to-back AFC Asian Cup winners in 2019 and 2023, and they will be confident if they progress to the fourth qualifying round.
The fourth qualifying round will consist of the six third- and fourth-placed teams from round three, divided into two groups of three, each playing two matches, with the group winner qualifying for the World Cup.
However, Qatar must first secure third or fourth place in Group A, and they face two tough games against Iran and Uzbekistan.
Qatar's first match is against Iran, who are top of Group A with 20 points from eight games — six wins, two draws and no losses.
That result has helped Iran secure a ticket to the 2026 World Cup as they are 7 points ahead of third-placed UAE, meaning they will either top or second in the group.
Despite having secured their ticket, Iran and coach Amir Ghalenoei are still aiming to maintain their unbeaten record, and with 12 consecutive unbeaten matches in all competitions, they have many reasons to be confident.
Iran's most recent defeat was against Qatar when the Maroons won dramatically 3-2 in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, but Iran then beat Qatar 4-1 in the return leg of this group.
Latest Qatar vs Iran score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Qatar vs Iranas follows:
- Sportsmole:Qatar 2-1 Iran
- WhoScore:Qatar 1-1 Iran
- Our newspaper predicts:Qatar 1-1 Iran
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