The Iranian national team is entering the 2026 World Cup with high ambitions and belief in a historic advancement to the knockout phase. The team, which has been at the forefront of Asian football for years, was placed in the demanding group G with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. Check the squad, the biggest stars, the schedule and predictions about Iran’s appearance at the World Cup.

Mehdi Taremi – age, height and weight

Mehdi Taremi was born on July 18, 1992 in Bushehr, Iran. He is 33 years old in the 2025/26 season. He is a right-footed striker who most often plays as a center forward, but he can also play as a left striker or a withdrawn striker.

📅 Date of birth: July 18, 1992 (age 33)
📏 Growth: 185 cm
⚖️ Libra: ok. 79 kg
🌍 Citizenship: Iran

National team career: Taremi in the national team

Good performance in club football resulted in call-ups to the national team. The upcoming 2026 World Cup is the main goal for every footballer. Here’s what this player’s national team achievements look like:

• 🌍 Representation: Iran
• 🗓 Debut date: June 11, 2015
• 🎯 Position on the pitch: Center forward / Left winger / Back forward

Taremi has been one of the most important figures in the Iran national team for years. He played over 100 matches for the national team and scored over 50 goals. He played at the World Championships in 2018 and 2022, and in the 2025/26 season he remains an important part of the national team before the next World Cup.

Private life: partner, family and origin

Many fans are looking for information about who the footballer is associated with on a daily basis. However, Taremi protects her private life and does not publicly reveal details about her partner or family. There is no clearly confirmed information about his wife or children in the available sources, so in this case it is best to stick to the facts related to his origins and football background.

Taremi comes from Bushehr, a city located on the Persian Gulf. His family is also associated with football: the footballer’s father is Alireza Taremi, a former player, and his brother Mohammad Taremi worked as an assistant coach in Iranian football. An important episode in Taremi’s career was the break related to military service, which he completed at the beginning of his senior journey.

How much does Mehdi Taremi earn? Contract and market value

What are Taremi’s earnings for Olympiakos Piraeus? According to estimates from websites dealing with football players’ salaries, his salary in the 2025/26 season may be approximately 2.4-3.3 million euros per year. The amounts given vary depending on the source, so they should be treated as estimates and not officially confirmed contract data.

The player’s current contract with Olympiakos Piraeus is valid until June 30, 2027. Taremi joined the Greek club on August 31, 2025 from Inter Milan. According to media reports, Olympiakos paid around EUR 2–2.5 million for him. The market value of the player, according to Transfermarkt estimates, is EUR 2.50 million.

Taremi – successes and shooting achievements

⚽ Successes: Over the years, Taremi has built a brand as an effective striker. In Iran, he shined in the colors of Persepolis, with whom he won the national championship and became the league’s top scorer twice. Later, he found his place in Portugal – first in Rio Ave, and then in FC Porto, where he won the Portuguese championship, the Portuguese Cup and the Portuguese League Cup.

Individually, Taremi finished the competition as the top scorer several times, and for years he was one of the most effective players in the Iranian national team. His hallmarks are good positioning in the penalty area, playing with his back to the goal and the ability to finish actions both after passes from the side sectors and after quick attacks.

Taremi – injuries

🚑 Injury history: In his career, Taremi has not been associated with one serious injury that would have stopped his development for a long time. The most important break in his football career was military service in the 2012/13 season. In the following years, the Iranian regularly played for clubs and the national team, although, like every striker playing at a high level, he had shorter absences resulting from overload and minor injuries.

Taremi – transfer rumors

🔄 Will he leave Olympiacos? Taremi has a contract with Olympiakos until 2027, so his club situation is stable. Before the transfer to Greece, his name appeared in the context of several clubs, including Lyon, PSV, Lille and teams from other European leagues. After moving to Olympiacos, the most likely scenario is continuing his career in Piraeus, especially since the club brought him as an experienced striker to compete domestically and in Europe.