2021 Hazfi Cup

The 2021 Hazfi Cup was the 34th season of the Iranian football knockout competition.

The competition began in January 2021 and the final was played on August 8, 2021. Foolad won their first title after defeating Esteghlal in the final.

Participating teams
A total of 71 teams (out of a possible total of 96 eligible teams) participated. The teams were divided into four main groups.


 * 16 teams of the Persian Gulf Pro League: entering at the Round of 32.
 * 13 teams (out of a possible total of 18 teams) of the Azadegan League: entering at the third round.
 * 17 teams (out of a possible total of 28 teams) from the 2nd Division: entering at the second round.
 * 25 teams (out of a possible total of 34 teams) from Provincial Leagues: entering from first round.

Schedule
The schedule of the competition is as follows.

Preliminary round

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First round

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Second round
17 teams from the Second Division entered this round.


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Third round
18 teams from the Azadegan League entered this round.


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 * Byes to the fourth round: Havadar Pakdasht (2), Khooshe Talaei Saveh (2), Shahin Bandar Ameri (3), Shahrdari Bardeskan (4) and Vista Toorbin (3).

Fourth round (round of 32)
The 16 teams from Iran Pro League entered the competition from the second stage.