Sardar Azmoun Returns to Iran Squad After World Cup Omission

pSardar Azmoun has returned to the Iran national team after missing the 2026 World Cup, earning a recall for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Russia as preparations continue for the Asian Cup./ppThe 31-year-old striker said he holds no bitterness over his World Cup omission and described the excitement of returning to the national team as similar to receiving his first senior call-up./ppAzmoun has scored 57 goals in 91 international appearances, making him Iran's second-highest goalscorer of all time. He currently plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli./p