Tasnim - Turkish referee Cuneyt Cak?r was appointed to officiate the group stage match between Ian and Morocco.
Iran will face Morocco at the 67,000-seater St. Petersburg Stadium on Friday.
Cakir, who officiated three matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, will be assisted by Bahattin Duran and Tarik Ongun.
Iran and Morocco have been drawn in Group B along with 2010 World Cup champion Spain and Euro 2016 winner Portugal.