World Cup
Iran vs New Zealand
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 - 02:00 (UK Time)
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Iran vs New Zealand Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Iran and New Zealand meet in their 2026 World Cup opener, with both sides targeting a historic push to the knockout stage for the first time.
Drawn alongside Belgium and Egypt, the challenge is steep, but the expanded tournament format—allowing the best third-placed teams to progress—keeps qualification hopes realistically alive for both underdogs.
Read the prediction for Iran vs New Zealand before making your selection.
Prediction for Iran vs New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup
Both national teams make their 2026 World Cup debut. This is the scenario with the most uncertainty for bettors, and the odds reflect that unpredictability.
Check our best Iran vs New Zealand prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Iran Win
Last updated on 15-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Iran is the favourite to win, with 51% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Iran vs New Zealand
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Tuesday, 16/06/2026
🕐 Time: 02:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: SoFi Stadium
Iran: 2026 World Cup debut
Iran make their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 19 match(es) in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:
13 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
44 goals scored (2.32 per match)
15 goals conceded (0.79 per match)
Key players for Iran
Top scorer: Mehdi Taremi with 11 goal(s)
Assists: Mehdi Taremi with 7
Latest results for Iran
29/05/2026 11:30
31/03/2026 09:00
27/03/2026 08:30
18/11/2025 11:00
13/11/2025 11:00
New Zealand: 2026 World Cup debut
New Zealand make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 9 match(es) in 2026.
The record for New Zealand's campaign this year:
4 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s)
24 goals scored (2.67 per match)
13 goals conceded (1.44 per match)
Key players for New Zealand
Top scorer: Chris Wood with 9 goal(s)
Assists: Matthew Garbett with 5 assists
Latest results for New Zealand
06/06/2026 16:00
02/06/2026 20:36
30/03/2026 02:00
27/03/2026 02:15
18/11/2025 20:30
Iran vs New Zealand: head-to-head history
Iran and New Zealand do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Iran vs New Zealand
Check the probable lineups below for the Iran vs New Zealand prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Iran: Beiranvand; Yousefi, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Mohammadi; Ezatolahi, Ghoddos, Mohebi; Ghayedi, Taremi, Hosseinzadeh.
New Zealand: Crocombe; Payne, Surman, Boxall, Cacace; Stamenić, Bell; Garbett, Singh, Just, Wood
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Iran vs New Zealand:
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Stats
The statistics for Iran vs New Zealand that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3.17
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 42%
Cards
0
League: 3.25
Corners
0
League: 8.58
Home Team
Iran
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
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0 |
| Home |
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0 |
| Away |
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0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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xG
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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xGA
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0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
New Zealand
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
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0 |
| Home |
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0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
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xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Qatar
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Switzerland
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scotland
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Brazil
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Morocco
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Turkey
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Paraguay
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Curaçao
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Ecuador
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Germany
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Ivory Coast
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Saudi Arabia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Spain
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Iraq
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Norway
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Senegal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Algeria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Argentina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Austria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Croatia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
England
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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