🇮🇷 IR Iran vs New Zealand 🇳🇿
Mon Jun 15 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 PT • SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, USA
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Match preview
IR Iran vs New Zealand — what to expect
IR Iran meet New Zealand in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #20 and #89 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Amir Ghalenoei will set out IR Iran, while Darren Bazeley leads New Zealand — captained by Ehsan Hajsafi and Chris Wood.
IR Iran face New Zealand in Group G at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Kickoff 18:00 PT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group G.
IR Iran vs New Zealand live streaming
Streaming guide
IR Iran vs New Zealand streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.
IR Iran vs New Zealand TV channels (global)
| Country / Region | Official broadcasters |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (FR) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX |
| India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| Pakistan | Tapmad, A Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport, SBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports MENA |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV, CazéTV |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Spain | RTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+ |
FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.
IR Iran vs New Zealand where to watch
Stadium & venue
SoFi Stadium
Futuristic LA venue hosting 8 matches. Capacity: 70,240 (Inglewood, CA, USA).
Opened 2020. NFL Rams & Chargers.
Travel: Metro K Line to Downtown Inglewood, then shuttle.
Fan tips: Bag policy: clear bags only.
Full stadium guide →Team news & predicted lineups
🇮🇷 IR Iran predicted XI
Coach Amir Ghalenoei is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Ehsan Hajsafi.
- IR Iran Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- IR Iran Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- IR Iran Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.
🇳🇿 New Zealand predicted XI
Coach Darren Bazeley likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Chris Wood.
- New Zealand Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- New Zealand Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- New Zealand Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.