TEHRAN - Iran national football team winger Saman Ghoddos has missed the match against Kyrgyzstan after suffering a hamstring injury.

Team Melli are scheduled to meet the Central Asian team in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Ghoddos, 31, will travel to Dubai for treatment in his club Kalba.

Iran national football team lead the group with 13 points, while Kyrgyzstan sit fifth with three points.