Iran TV schedule and streaming links
Get all the viewing info you need to catch Team Melli with our Iran National Football Team TV schedule.
- Nickname: Team Melli (The National Team) / The Cheetahs
- Manager: Amir Ghalenoei
- Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (6 times)
- Best AFC Asian Cup Finish: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976)
- Star Players: Mehdi Taremi, Saman Ghoddos, Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Where can I watch Iran on U.S. TV and streaming?
Following the Iran Men’s National Team in the United States requires navigating distinct broadcast networks depending on the tournament tier, split cleanly between global final stages and Asian continental windows.
FIFA World Cup
When Team Melli battles on soccer’s ultimate stage at the FIFA World Cup, the viewing landscape is completely consolidated for American viewers across two major networks.
- English Language: FOX Sports holds exclusive broadcast rights, distributing group-stage blockbusters and knockout games across network FOX, FS1, and FS2.
- Spanish Language: Coverage belongs entirely to NBCUniversal, broadcasting linearly via Telemundo or Universo, and streaming every single match live on Peacock.
AFC Asian Cup & World Cup Qualifiers
For all regional continental tournaments—including the prestigious AFC Asian Cup and Asian World Cup Qualifying windows—the exclusive broadcast home in the United States is Paramount+. CBS Sports controls the broadcasting rights for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), making their standalone streaming service an absolute necessity for fans tracking the team through multi-year qualifying campaigns.
International Friendlies
Exhibition games and friendlies played outside of official FIFA or AFC centralized windows do not possess a permanent television home. These localized rights are negotiated on a match-by-match basis, frequently sliding onto streaming platforms like ESPN+ or specialized international networks.
To ensure comprehensive coverage that captures the World Cup cycle, continental defense tournaments, and mid-week AFC qualifiers, combining a live TV streaming service like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV (to capture FOX and Telemundo channels) alongside a standalone Paramount+ subscription is the ultimate setup for a follower of Iranian football.
