MATCH 16 · JUN 16 · SOFI STADIUM
Iran vs New Zealand
Iran play New Zealand in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC, at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA. Final score: Iran 2, New Zealand 2.
On World Cup pedigree, Iran's best run is group stage, while New Zealand's best run is group stage (unbeaten in 2010).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
Two teams. One beam of light.
Match details
| Competition | 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group G |
|---|---|
| Kickoff (UTC) | JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Match number | 16 of 104 |
The two teams
Part of Group G. See the standings and the other fixtures.
Quick answers
- When and where is Iran vs New Zealand?
- Iran vs New Zealand kicks off JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- What is at stake in Iran vs New Zealand?
- Both teams are chasing a top-two finish in Group G to reach the Round of 32; across all twelve groups, the eight best third-placed teams advance too.
- Who will win Iran vs New Zealand?
- Iran's best run is group stage; New Zealand's best run is group stage (unbeaten in 2010). But form counts for nothing here: PlaySpinWheel does not forecast it. The wheel above gives Iran and New Zealand an exactly equal chance and calls it at random, a toy not a prediction.