FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group G · Matchday 1
🇮🇷 Iran vs New Zealand 🇳🇿
Full Time
2 – 2
Tuesday, 16 June
Venue
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles
Local kickoff
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00 PM
stadium local time
Watch in India
Zee5 · Unite8 Sports
select matches on DD Sports
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Match Preview
Iran face New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles on matchday 1 of the group stage. Both sides open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with this Group G fixture, in a group that also features Belgium and Egypt. For viewers in India, kickoff is at 6:30 AM IST on Tuesday, 16 June.
Every FIFA World Cup 2026 match streams live in India on Zee5, with TV coverage on the Unite8 Sports channels — see our full viewing guide for plans and channel numbers.
Other Group G Fixtures (IST)
| Tuesday, 16 June, 12:30 AM | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle |
| Monday, 22 June, 12:30 AM | Belgium vs Iran | Los Angeles |
| Monday, 22 June, 6:30 AM | New Zealand vs Egypt | Vancouver |
| Saturday, 27 June, 8:30 AM | Egypt vs Iran | Seattle |
| Saturday, 27 June, 8:30 AM | New Zealand vs Belgium | Vancouver |
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