Iran v New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – live (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran and New Zealand face off in a World Cup 2026 group stage match, with New Zealand making their third appearance and Iran overcoming political and logistical challenges to qualify.

• New Zealand is participating in the World Cup for the third time, having qualified from the Oceania region.
• Iran faced challenges including conflicts with the US and Israel, affecting their World Cup preparations.
• Iran and New Zealand are in Group G, with Iran having a more experienced history in the tournament.