When is Iran vs New Zealand at World Cup 2026?

Iran vs New Zealand is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 01:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

What group are Iran and New Zealand in?

Both teams are in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is Iran vs New Zealand being played?

The match is at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, which has a capacity of 70,240 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for Iran and New Zealand?

Iran is ranked #21 and New Zealand is ranked #93 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group G

Iran vs New Zealand

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 01:00 UTC · SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

Iran

Team Melli

FIFA Ranking#21

CoachAmir Ghalenoei

Key PlayerMehdi Taremi

WC Appearances7

Best FinishGroup Stage

ExpectationsCompetitive

Iran are Asia's most consistent World Cup qualifiers and no longer just happy to be there. Organized and defensively compact, they are tough to break down.

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New Zealand

All Whites

FIFA Ranking#93

CoachDarren Bazeley

Key PlayerChris Wood

WC Appearances3

Best FinishGroup Stage (2010)

ExpectationsUnderdog

The All Whites are OFC's sole representatives. They went unbeaten in 2010 with three draws — can they pull off another surprise against Belgium and Iran?

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Head-to-Head Comparison

IranFIFA RankingNew Zealand

#21 - #93

IranWC AppearancesNew Zealand

7 - 3

Group G Context

Can Mo Salah finally shine at a World Cup? Belgium's post-golden-generation must prove they still belong.

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Venue

SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, CA, USA · Capacity: 70,240

The most expensive stadium ever built ($5.5 billion), SoFi is an architectural marvel with a unique translucent roof and the world's largest video board.

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