Iran national under-23 football team


Iran national under-23 football team, also known as Iran U-23 or Iran Olympic Team; represents Iran in international football competitions in Olympic Games, Asian Games and AFC U-22 Asian Cup, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the Iran Football Federation.

History

The winner of the gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games, the team was prepared to defend its championship title at the football tournament of the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar. Despite a suspension by FIFA, preventing Iran to enter any international football competition, the Iran under-23 team was given special permission to participate in the Asian Games, where they won the bronze medal.

Tournament records

Olympic Games record

AFC U-23 Championship record

Asian Games record

WAFF U-23 Championship record

Results and fixtures

Previous matches

Forthcoming matches

Coaching staff

Players

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

Previous squads

AFC U-23 Championships

†U-23 teams were favoured by AFC and the IOC since 2002 Asian Games.The Senior team competed in the games before 2002.