Tehran: Iran’s national football team held its final training session on October 7, 2025, at Field No. 2 of the National Teams’ Camp in Tehran’s Azadi Sports Complex before departing for Russia. Team Melli is gearing up to face Russia on October 9, followed by a trip to the UAE to play Tanzania in a second friendly match on October 14 in Dubai.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the team is completing its preparations with this practice session, which marks the final phase of training before their upcoming international fixtures. The team is expected to focus on tactics and strategies that will be critical in the matches against Russia and Tanzania. The players and coaching staff are reportedly optimistic about their performance and are looking forward to testing their skills in these friendly matches.

The matches are part of Team Melli’s ongoing efforts to enhance their international standing and experience. The game against Russia will serve as a significant test, while the match against Tanzania in Dubai will provide further opportunities to refine their game plan and cohesion on the field.