Afshin Ghotbi

Building a Championship Legacy
with Persepolis

Three World Cups with the USA
& South Korea National Teams

Two FIFA World Cup Qualifications
Iran and Curacao National Team

Two Asian Cups Finals with
South Korea & Iran National Teams

South Korea Olympic Team
Road to Beijing 2008

Cup Winner in Multiple Top Leagues
MLS (USA), IPL (Iran), KL (South Korea)

Global FIFA World Cup Strategist

Afshin Ghotbi has left his mark on the world’s biggest football stage. With United States in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, driving tactical insights and match preparations. Later, he played a pivotal role with South Korea, in 2002, helping the team reach the semi-finals, and returning in 2006 to deliver expert tactical and technical support.

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Afshin's Notes

November 6, 2025

World Cup 2026: A Global Celebration, Human Spirit Will Overcome the Elements Again!

The Great Sporting event on the planet is just …

Coach

January 29, 2013

Built a Club from the Ground Up

Vancouver FC and Head Coach Afshin Ghotbi have mutually …

Championship

February 1, 2010

Inspiring Champions Across Continents

Afshin Ghotbi is a globally recognized football coach whose …

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Afshin's Notes

November 6, 2025

From Pasadena to the Podium: The Making of Peter Vagenas

Some players are born into the game, others are built through it. Peter Vagenas is both. His journey from the youth fields of Pasadena to leading the United States at the 2000 Olympic Games, and later guiding the LA Galaxy to a historic double, stands as …

April 9, 2013

A World Cup Journey: More Than Just a Game

For Afshin Ghotbi, the FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament; it’s a journey that has defined his career, blending tactical innovation with deeply personal and emotional moments. From his first World Cup with the U.S. Men’s National Team in 1998 to guiding South Korea …