Iran vs New Zealand
Iran vs New Zealand preview
Iran vs New Zealand pits Iran (FIFA #20) against New Zealand (#89) in Group D on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at AT&T Stadium. Iran go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but New Zealand have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000) is the retractable-roof home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). It sits 130m above sea level in Dallas (Arlington). June/July temperatures in Dallas average a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Iran have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Group, Group, Group, Group, DNQ). New Zealand have appeared at 3 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
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 | Iran | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #20 | #89 |
| Confederation | AFC | OFC |
| WC appearances | 7 | 3 |
| Best WC finish | Group stage | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | Group, Group, Group, Group, DNQ | DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Mehdi Taremi | Chris Wood |
| Manager | Amir Ghalenoei | Darren Bazeley |
| Players to watch | Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh | Chris Wood, Marko Stamenić, Liberato Cacace |
Get live Iran vs New Zealand data
// Fetch live data for Iran vs New Zealand
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-13',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran vs New Zealand is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington).
What stage is Iran vs New Zealand?
Iran vs New Zealand is a Group Stage fixture in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Iran vs New Zealand?
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000, opened 2009, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Dallas (Arlington) hosts Iran vs New Zealand.
Who is favoured to win Iran vs New Zealand?
Iran go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #20, with New Zealand ranked #89. Iran's best World Cup finish is Group stage; New Zealand's is Group stage. Live odds for Iran vs New Zealand are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch 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 Iran vs New Zealand in my timezone?
Iran vs New Zealand kicks off at Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Iran vs New Zealand stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-13) 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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