National team · AFCFirst match 1941“Team Melli”

Retro Iran Shirts

Classic Team Melli shirts, from the three-time Asian champions of the 1960s and 1970s to Iran’s first World Cup in Argentina in 1978. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Iran 1978 World Cup Retro Football Shirt Iran 1978 World Cup Retro Football Shirt
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Iran

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Iran Bucket Hat

£22.00
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£22.00
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro Iran football shirts

Iran kit timeline
  1. 1941First international, a 0–0 draw with Afghanistan in Kabul
  2. 1968First Asian Cup title
  3. 1976Complete a hat-trick of Asian Cup wins
  4. 1978First World Cup, drawing 1–1 with Scotland
  5. 1998Beat the USA 2–1 for their first World Cup win

Iran’s white shirts, trimmed in green and red from the national flag, belong to one of Asia’s strongest football nations. Our retro Iran shirts recreate a classic Iran kit from the 1970s, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos. It’s handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.

Champions of Asia

Iran played their first international against Afghanistan in Kabul in 1941. They became the dominant side in Asia in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the Asian Cup in 1968, 1972 and 1976.

Argentina, 1978

Iran reached their first World Cup in 1978 and drew 1–1 with Scotland in Córdoba. Our Iran 1978 World Cup Retro Football Shirt comes from that tournament. Their first World Cup win followed in France in 1998, 2–1 against the USA.

More from the international game

Add the Iran Bucket Hat to complete the look. Explore every nation in our retro international shirts collection, or browse the kids’ range for younger fans. You can add a name and number to make your shirt unique.

Iran shirt FAQs

What does Team Melli mean?+

Team Melli means national team in Persian, and it is the most common name for Iran’s side.

When did Iran first play at the World Cup?+

Iran’s first World Cup was in Argentina in 1978, where they drew 1–1 with Scotland.

Can I add a name and number to my Iran shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Iran shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.