Under the guidance of head coach Omid Ravankhah, the team will use the camp to fine-tune tactics and match fitness ahead of the continental tournament.

Iran is scheduled to play a friendly match against China on January 1 at the Iranian Club in Dubai.

The Iranian U-23 side has been drawn into Group C alongside South Korea, Lebanon, and Uzbekistan.

They will open their campaign on January 7 with a high-profile match against South Korea.

The 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 6 to 24.