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Iran
FIFA #18
VS
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New Zealand
FIFA #86
Date
Tue 16 Jun
Kickoff ET
21:00
CEST
03:00
Group
G
✓ Date and time officially confirmed by FIFA

Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup

Iran and New Zealand meet in Group G of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday 16th June 2026. Kickoff at 21:00 ET in SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Los Angeles). On the FIFA ranking, Iran are the favourite.

Stadium: SoFi Stadium

Stadium
SoFi Stadium
City
Inglewood (Los Angeles)
Country
USA
Capacity
70,000

→ Full SoFi Stadium profile

Match preview: Iran vs New Zealand

Iran: Four consecutive World Cup appearances. With Taremi (Inter), Azmoun and Jahanbakhsh, an experienced squad.

New Zealand: Third World Cup appearance. The All Whites beat no one at the 2010 World Cup but lost nothing either (3 draws).

→ Full Iran vs New Zealand comparison

Players to watch

🇮🇷 Iran

Mehdi Taremi · Striker

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions about Iran - New Zealand

When is Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup?

Iran vs New Zealand is played on Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 21:00 ET (kickoff local Eastern Time).

Which stadium hosts Iran vs New Zealand?

The match is played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (Los Angeles), USA. The stadium has a capacity of 70,000 spectators.

Which group are Iran and New Zealand in?

Both teams are in Group G of the 2026 World Cup, together with Belgium and Egypt.

Who is the favourite: Iran or New Zealand?

On the FIFA world ranking, Iran are at #18 and New Zealand at #86. Iran are the favourite.

What time does Iran vs New Zealand kick off?

Kickoff is 21:00 Eastern Time. That is 03:00 CEST in continental Europe.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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