World Cup 2026
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SoFi Stadium

Iran

Iran

2-2
New Zealand

New Zealand

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🧩 Starting Lineup

1
A. Beiranvand
5
M. Mohammadi
19
A. Nemati
4
S. Khalilzadeh
23
R. Rezaeian
17
A. Yousefi
6
S. Ezatolahi
14
S. Ghoddos
8
M. Mohebbi
9
M. Taremi
20
S. Moghanloo
4-4-2
⚔️ Compare these teamsIran vs New Zealand

📰 Match Recap

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium. Read the full match recap, goals, stats and key moments on worldcuplivenow.com.

🤖 AI Analysis & Prediction

45% IRN30% DrawNZL 25%

Iran boasts experienced attackers like Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun, while New Zealand relies on defensive discipline and counter-attacks. The match is expected to be tight, but Iran's edge in quality could decide it. Follow the action live on worldcuplivenow.com.

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📖 The Story Between Iran & New Zealand

Previous Meetings

Iran and New Zealand have rarely crossed paths in official international football, with no established head-to-head record in major tournaments. Their meetings, if any, have been limited to friendly encounters or minor competitions, making a direct comparison difficult.

Shared Footballing Ties

Iran represents Asian football with a technical, disciplined style, while New Zealand embodies Oceania's physical and resilient approach. Both nations have qualified for multiple World Cups, often as underdogs, and share a history of punching above their weight on the global stage.

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📝 Match Story

  • 7': ⚽ Goal for New Zealand scored by Elijah Just, assisted by Chris Wood.
  • 32': ⚽ Goal for Iran scored by Ramin Rezaeian.
  • 54': ⚽ Goal for New Zealand scored by Elijah Just, assisted by Chris Wood.
  • 64': ⚽ Goal for Iran scored by Mohammad Mohebbi with a header, assisted by Ramin Rezaeian.
  • 89': 🟨 Yellow card for Ehsan Hajsafi (Iran).

⚽ Match Events

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Jesse Randall(Substitution)
NZL90'+2'
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Tyler Bindon(Substitution)
NZL90'+2'
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Ehsan Hajsafi(Yellow Card)
IRN89'
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Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh(Substitution)
IRN80'
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Callan Elliot(Substitution)
NZL78'
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Ben Old(Substitution)
NZL68'
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Ryan Thomas(Substitution)
NZL68'
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Ehsan Hajsafi(Substitution)
IRN65'
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Mohammad Mohebbi(Goal - Header)
IRN64'
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Elijah Just
NZL54'
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Ali Alipour(Substitution)
IRN53'
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Mehdi Ghayedi(Substitution)
IRN45'
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Ramin Rezaeian
IRN32'
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Elijah Just
NZL7'

📈 Head-to-Head & Recent Form

This is the first-ever meeting between Iran and New Zealand.

Iran
LWWWD
  • Nigeria1-2
  • Costa Rica5-0
  • Gambia0-0
  • Mali2-0
  • New Zealand2-2
New Zealand
LWLLD
  • Finland0-2
  • Chile4-1
  • Haiti4-0
  • England1-0
  • Iran2-2
SoFi Stadium

🏟️ SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, California

Capacity: 70,240Opened: 2020
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📊 Match Statistics

IRNNZL
48.5Possession (%)51.5
409Passes446
0Pass Accuracy (%)0
17Total Shots14
4Shots on Target8
4Corners1
10Fouls8
2Offsides0
6Saves2
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
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