Iran National Football Team
The national football team of Iran (Persian: تیم ملی فوتبال ایران) represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran. The national football team of Iran, known as the Team Melli and Persian Stars, ranks 4th in Asia and 44th in the world according to the current FIFA World Rankings.
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