Iran Superstar Increasingly Likely To Join Inter Milan Club World Cup Squad Despite National Team Call-Up | OneFootball

Iran star Mehdi Taremi has received a call-up for upcoming World Cup qualifiers but should play for Inter Milan at the Club World Cup instead.

According to Iranian journalist Hatam Shiralizadeh via FCInterNews, the 32-year-old will probably skip June’s international window.

With Iran already securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup, there’s no need to risk Taremi in ‘dead rubber’ matches next month.

Indeed, they’ll take on Qatar and North Korea in games carrying no bearing on qualification.

Meanwhile, Simone Inzaghi could make good use of the ex-Porto striker in the summer tournament in North America.

Mehdi Taremi to Feature for Inter Milan at FIFA Club World Cup at The Expense of Iran World Cup Qualifiers

LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team’s fourh goal goal during the Serie A match between Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on January 26, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

It’s not been an impressive maiden Serie A season for Mehdi Taremi, who joined Inter as a lethal goalscorer.

On the contrary, he has flopped at San Siro, making the Nerazzurri contemplate a summer sale.

However, he may still have a chance to redeem himself at the Club World Cup.

With Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa set to leave, he’ll be the only reliable backup option in attack.