IR Iran vs New Zealand
IR Iran vs New Zealand preview
IR Iran vs New Zealand is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group G. IR Iran (Seed #27) face New Zealand (#28) on Monday, June 15, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) is the fixed-roof home of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (NFL). It sits 35m above sea level in Los Angeles (Inglewood). June/July temperatures in Los Angeles average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — IR Iran have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). New Zealand have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
IR Iran vs New Zealand — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | IR Iran | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #27 | #28 |
| Confederation | AFC | OFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live IR Iran vs New Zealand data
// Fetch live data for IR Iran vs New Zealand
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-15',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 15
Frequently Asked Questions
When is IR Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup?
IR Iran vs New Zealand is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Inglewood).
What stage is IR Iran vs New Zealand?
IR Iran vs New Zealand is a Group Stage fixture in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts IR Iran vs New Zealand?
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240, opened 2020, fixed roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Los Angeles (Inglewood) hosts IR Iran vs New Zealand.
Who is favoured to win IR Iran vs New Zealand?
IR Iran go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #27, with New Zealand seeded #28. IR Iran's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; New Zealand's is To be confirmed. Live odds for IR Iran vs New Zealand are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch IR Iran vs New Zealand?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for IR Iran vs New Zealand in my timezone?
IR Iran vs New Zealand kicks off at Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live IR Iran vs New Zealand stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-15) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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