FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran vs New Zealand LIVE updates: Group G clash gets under way

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Iran fans show their nationalist emblem wrong the stadium earlier the lucifer against New Zealand, connected June 15, 2026 | Photo Credit: Imagn Images via REUTERS

Iran and New Zealand clash successful Los Angeles successful the FIFA World Cup Group G lucifer connected June 15, 2026.

Iran, ranked 20th, are successful bully signifier losing lone 3 of their 12 matches starring to the World Cup, portion New Zealand are 85th successful the rankings. New Zealand had a challenging tally of signifier winning lone 1 of their 11 matches.

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Iran has successful its ranking seasoned players similar Mehdi Taremi, Saman Ghoddos and Alireza Beiranvand. Iran has besides Dennis Dargahi and Saeid Ezatolahi. New Zealand, the All Whites, features a beardown blend of experienced and breathtaking young talent. Key players to ticker retired are Chris Wood, Marko Stamenic, Liberato Cacace, Alex Paulsen, Tim Payne and Elijah Just.

The Iranian squad arrived successful California a time earlier the lucifer amid dense information successful airy of the West Asia conflict.

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free kick
June 16, 2026 06:36
2:20 Free Kick Lost
Foul by Joe Bell (New Zealand).
free kick
June 16, 2026 06:36
2:20 Free Kick Won
Arya Yousefi (IR Iran) wins a escaped footwear connected the near wing.
June 16, 2026 06:34
First fractional Start
First Half begins.
June 16, 2026 05:07
Lineup
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.