MATCH 16 · JUN 16 · SOFI STADIUM
Iran vs New Zealand
Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC, at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA.
On World Cup pedigree, Iran's best run is group stage, while New Zealand's best run is group stage (unbeaten in 2010).
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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 was Iran vs New Zealand?
- Iran vs New Zealand was played JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It finished 2-2.
- What was at stake in Iran vs New Zealand?
- A top-two finish in Group G to reach the Round of 32; across all twelve groups, the eight best third-placed teams advanced too.
- Who won Iran vs New Zealand?
- It finished 2-2 at SoFi Stadium on JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC. The wheel above is a toy that replays the matchup at even chances; it played no part in the result.
Where this data comes from
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- FIFA: Official tournament site: fixtures, results, groups, and venue assignments.
- football-data.org: Free football data API. Feeds the build-time results and standings refresh.
- TheSportsDB: Open sports database. Used for team badges and reference metadata.
- Wikipedia: 2026 FIFA World Cup: Independent cross-reference for tournament format, history, and all-time records.