Monday, June 15, 2026
Kickoff 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Iran vs New Zealand - Monday, June 15, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 16
Mon, Jun 15
Date
9:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Group Stage
Round
G
Group
Where to watch Iran vs New Zealand
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
Rights and channel assignments verified ahead of the tournament. Live channel for FOX (US English) and Telemundo (US Spanish) splits between primary and secondary networks per match . check the rights-holder's schedule on match day for the exact channel.
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Match-day essentials - SoFi Stadium
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. SoFi Stadium accepts only cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Cash-to-card kiosks available on the concourse.
Best way to get there
Metro K Line (recommended)
Light rail from downtown LA to Downtown Inglewood Station, then a 15-min walk or shuttle. About 45 min from downtown LA.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. SoFi is closer to LAX than to downtown LA - if you're flying in for a match, you can land 4 hours before kickoff and make it.
Venue
Los Angeles, California - 70,240 capacity - Open roof
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is the most expensive stadium ever built at $5.5 billion. The futuristic venue features a translucent canopy roof, a 70,000 sq ft dual-sided video board - the largest in the world - and a design that captures the essence of Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Address
1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
About This Match
Iran face New Zealand in the Group Stage of Group G on Monday, June 15, 2026. Iran are ranked #21 in the world and managed by Afshin Ghotbi; New Zealand sit at #85 under Darren Bazeley. The match kicks off at 18:00 local time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Iran
Iran, the most successful Asian nation at World Cup qualifying, make their seventh tournament appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Team Melli boast a prolific striker in Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi and experienced wide men including Feyenoord's Alireza Jahanbakhsh and the combative Sardar Azmoun. Coach Afshin Ghotbi has returned to lead a team that is consistently competitive in Asian football. Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand offers Iran a genuine path to the round of 16 for the first time since 2006. Breaking through from the group would be a landmark result for Iranian football.
Read Iran preview →New Zealand
New Zealand make their third World Cup appearance in 2026, with Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood - the All Whites' all-time top scorer - leading the attack in what is likely his final major tournament. The All Whites famously went unbeaten at the 2010 World Cup, drawing all three group games, and that spirit of organised resilience defines the Kiwi football identity. Under coach Darren Bazeley, New Zealand qualified as OFC champions and will relish the challenge of Group G against Belgium, Iran, and Egypt. While advancing from the group would be a stunning achievement, New Zealand will compete hard and could cause an upset given the right circumstances.
Read New Zealand preview →Recent Form
Last results for Iran and New Zealand in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
Iran
W- May 29vs Gambia3-1
New Zealand
LL- Jun 6at England0-1
- Jun 2at Haiti0-4
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. Iran are the market favourite to win Group G.
Iran
New Zealand
Where to Watch Iran vs New Zealand
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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Iran vs New Zealand - FAQ
When is Iran vs New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup?+
Iran vs New Zealand is on Monday, June 15, 2026 with kickoff at 18:00 local time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Where is Iran vs New Zealand being played?+
The match is at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Capacity 70,240, Open roof.
What round is Iran vs New Zealand?+
It's a Group Stage (Group G) match - match number 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to SoFi Stadium for Iran vs New Zealand?+
Metro K Line (recommended): Light rail from downtown LA to Downtown Inglewood Station, then a 15-min walk or shuttle. About 45 min from downtown LA.
What time should I arrive at SoFi Stadium?+
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. SoFi is closer to LAX than to downtown LA - if you're flying in for a match, you can land 4 hours before kickoff and make it.
What is Iran's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Iran is ranked #21 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Afshin Ghotbi. Their best World Cup result is Group Stage.
What is New Zealand's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
New Zealand is ranked #85 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Darren Bazeley. Their best World Cup result is Group Stage.