TEHRAN - Iran football team lost to Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

In the match held at the Kazan Arena, Alexandr Golovin netted twice in 21st and 36th minutes.  

Iran had lost to Uzbekistan 3-1 on Thursday in their first friendly match. 

Amir Ghalenoei's Iran prepare for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, where Team Melli are drawn in Group C along with China, Kyrgyzstan, and Syria.