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    Match 16 · Group G · Matchday 1

    IranIran
    2 : 2
    Full-time
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    • R. Rezaeian32'
    • M. Mohebi64'
    Goals
    • E. Just7', 54'

    Monday, June 15, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET

    SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

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    Match events

    IranMinNew Zealand
    • 7'
      E. Just(assist: C. Wood)
    • R. Rezaeian
      32'
    • ▲ M. Ghaedi·▼ A. Yousefi
      46'
    • ▲ A. Alipour·▼ S. Moghanlou
      53'
    • 54'
      E. Just(assist: C. Wood)
    • M. Mohebi(assist: R. Rezaeian)
      64'
    • ▲ E. Hajsafi·▼ S. Ghoddos
      65'
    • 68'
      ▲ R. Thomas·▼ C. McCowatt
    • 68'
      ▲ B. Old·▼ L. Cacace
    • 78'
      ▲ C. Elliot·▼ T. Payne
    • ▲ A. Hosseinzadeh·▼ M. Taremi
      80'
    • Ehsan HajsafiYellow card
      89'
    • 90+2'
      ▲ J. Randall·▼ S. Singh
    • 90+2'
      ▲ T. Bindon·▼ M. Stamenic

    Group G standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1EgyptEgypt211024
    2IranIran202002
    3BelgiumBelgium202002
    4New ZealandNew Zealand2011-21
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    What each team needs

    IranIran

    A win in their opening match would put Iran in a strong position to advance from Group G.

    New ZealandNew Zealand

    An opening win over Iran would be a major statement and strengthen New Zealand's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatIranNew Zealand
    FIFA Ranking2093
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances73
    Best WC FinishGroup stage (6 times)Group stage (2010 — unbeaten)
    ManagerAmir GhalenoeiDarren Bazeley
    How They QualifiedAFC 3rd Round — Group A winnersOFC — winners (1 guaranteed spot)
    2022 World CupGroup stage — eliminatedDid not qualify
    CaptainAlireza JahanbakhshChris Wood

    Prediction

    Iran 2 — 1 New Zealand

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Iran (ranked 20th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Iran have appeared at 7 World Cups. New Zealand have appeared at 3.
    Iran are ranked 20th in the world. New Zealand are ranked 93th.
    This match takes place at SoFi Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles · Capacity: 70,000

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