Russia vs Iran Highlights - September 29, 2026

Russia beat Iran 2-0 in International Friendly on September 29, 2026. The match was played at Kazan Arena.

Aleksandr Golovin (21', 36') scored for Russia.

They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five. Russia arrived unbeaten in 2.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Iran 4 games without defeat.

Arya Yousefi sent an effort off target for Iran (4'). Moments later, Sardar Azmoun tested the goalkeeper for Iran (6').

Maksim Glushenkov shot wide for Russia on 12 minutes. Alexey Batrakov picked out Aleksandr Golovin, who scored for Russia (21').

Arya Yousefi saw a shot blocked (31'). Soon after, Saleh Hardani was booked for Iran (31').

Aleksandr Golovin scored for Russia on 36 minutes. Substitutions: Russia 0, Iran 1.

After the break, Viktor Melekhin could not find the target for Russia (47'). The referee cautioned Maksim Glushenkov of Russia on 55 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Ramin Rezaeian sent an effort off target for Iran (55'). Konstantin Tyukavin forced a save for Russia on 58 minutes.

Moments later, Shoja Khalilzadeh shot wide for Iran on 61 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Mohammad Ghorbani’s effort (64').

Ali Nemati was booked for Iran (78'). Danil Krugovoi tested the goalkeeper for Russia (86').

Soon after, Shahab Zahedi forced a save for Iran on 88 minutes. Substitutions: Russia 6, Iran 7.

Russia controlled 67.2% of possession. Russia had 12 shots with 5 on target, while Iran had 8 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Russia 3, Iran 3. Corners: Russia 5, Iran 5.

Russia completed the most passes, 663 in total at 82.2% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.