World Cup qualifying: Taremi on the scoresheet in Iran victory

Nerazzurri players continue to take to the pitch for their respective countries. On Tuesday afternoon, Mehdi Taremi played for Iran against Kyrgyzstan in 2026 World Cup qualifying.

The match, which was played at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, finished 3-2 to Iran. Taremi, the captain of his national team, started the game and opened the scoring. After taking a 2-0 lead into the break, the Iranians were pegged back but emerged victorious thanks to Azmoun's 76th-minute goal. Taremi played the full 90 minutes and has finished the latest international window with a goal, three assists and 171 minutes to his name.

After six matchdays, Iran sit first with 16 points in Group A of the World Cup Asian qualifiers.