Samengevat — wie is beter, Iran of Qatar?
Iran are favored over Qatar at the 2026 World Cup, with our AI model projecting a 45% win probability for Iran versus 39% for Qatar (and 16% for a draw). The edge is driven primarily by Iran's higher squad chemistry, though Qatar remain capable of an upset on tournament form.
De kern
Iran hold a slight edge over Qatar, driven primarily by their superior squad chemistry. However, Qatar possess the quality to cause an upset, particularly if their tactical stability translates into a disciplined performance on the day.
Belangrijkste verschillen: Iran vs Qatar
- •FIFA Ranking: Iran sit 25 places higher on the FIFA ranking (#20 vs #45).
- •Squad Chemistry: Squad chemistry is essentially tied (Iran 73, Qatar 71).
- •Average Squad Rating: The two squads are rated within 0.2 of each other on average (Iran 6.6, Qatar 6.6).
- •International Experience: Iran bring more combined caps to the squad (1208 vs 1171).
- •World Cup Titles: Neither side has won a World Cup; both are chasing a first title in 2026.
Wie wint?
Ons AI-model weegt vorm, selectiekwaliteit en teamcohesie om de meest waarschijnlijke uitkomst te voorspellen.
Hoe ze zich verhouden
Een vergelijking naast elkaar van de belangrijkste factoren die dit duel kunnen beslissen. Hoger is beter (behalve bij de FIFA-ranking, waar lager = sterker).
Wat betekenen deze?
- Chemistry — Hoe goed de selectie als eenheid samenspeelt. Denk aan het tiki-taka van Barcelona tegenover een willekeurige verzameling sterren.
- Vertrouwdheid — Hoelang deze spelers al samenspelen. Selecties met jaren gedeelde ervaring lezen elkaars loopacties instinctief.
- Stabiliteit — Hoe consistent het tactische systeem en de opstelling zijn geweest. Veel trainerswissels en experimenten met formaties schaden deze score.
- Moreel — Het huidige zelfvertrouwen en momentum van de selectie. Recente zeges, steun van fans en positieve media dragen er allemaal aan bij.
Iran
Qatar
Selectievergelijking
Belangrijke onderlinge duels
WK-historie
Iran vs Qatar — Veelgestelde vragen
Who is favored to win between Iran and Qatar at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran are favored, with a 45% projected win probability versus 38% for Qatar and a 16% chance of a draw. The edge comes from a combination of FIFA ranking, squad chemistry, and current form.
What are Iran's strongest attributes versus Qatar?
Iran lead Qatar in squad chemistry, team familiarity, squad morale. Qatar, in turn, have the edge in tactical stability.
What is the World Cup history of Iran versus Qatar?
Iran have appeared in 6 FIFA World Cups and won 0 titles; Qatar have appeared in 1 World Cups and won 0 titles. Iran's best finish is Group stage; Qatar's best finish is Group stage.
Have Iran and Qatar faced each other in major international competition?
Iran and Qatar have not been frequent opponents in our tracked head-to-head record set, which focuses on the most consequential international rivalries. The 2026 World Cup could provide one of their first high-stakes meetings on the global stage.
Which players will define the Iran versus Qatar match?
Mehdi Taremi (Iran, Inter Milan, rated 7.5/10) and Akram Afif (Qatar, Al-Sadd, rated 7.3/10) are the standout attack players in this fixture. Their individual duel — and the ability of each side's defense to contain the other's top attacker — is likely to determine the outcome.
Which squad has more international experience: Iran or Qatar?
Iran carry the more experienced squad, with 1208 combined senior caps versus 1171 for Qatar. Average squad rating is 6.6 for Iran and 6.6 for Qatar.