Iran winger Ali Gholizadeh is ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for his club Lech Poznan in Poland, according to multiple reports. The injury is described as a major setback for the Iran squad ahead of the tournament, with one outlet reporting that it is season-ending. The reports link the problem directly to match action in the Polish league and indicate that Gholizadeh will not be available for selection for the World Cup. While the specific medical details are not fully set out across the articles provided, the common point is that the knee injury sustained during his club duties has caused him to miss the tournament. The news also underscores the timing of the setback, coming close to the World Cup build-up period. The outlets agree on the player affected and the club and league in which the injury occurred, presenting a consistent account of the impact on Iran’s World Cup plans.