Round 1 ·
Iran
4-4-2
Amir Ghalenoei
HT: 1-1
New Zealand
4-2-3-1
Darren Bazeley
Updated:
Half Time
1–1
90 Min
2–2
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Iran
4-4-2 · Amir Ghalenoei
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
New Zealand
4-2-3-1 · Darren Bazeley
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The match moved quickly after New Zealand went ahead in the 7th minute, but Iran responded before the interval and then again after the break, while New Zealand were pulled back once more. For fans in Finland, the Tuesday 16 June, 04:00 EEST kickoff fit an early-morning window that made the draw a live, watchable contest from start to finish.
The first half gave the game its tempo and its tension. New Zealand struck first through the goal in the 7th minute, and that early lead put Amir Ghalenoei's side under immediate pressure.
After the break, the pattern repeated in sharper form. That sequence underlined the way both teams kept finding a route back into the result, with neither able to hold the upper hand for long. The final score reflected the same numbers both teams carried into the match from the table: 1 point each, 2 goals scored, 2 conceded, and a goal difference of 0.
There was also a late edge to the closing stages, with Iran shown a yellow card in the 89th minute. The booking did not change the result, but it added one more detail to a game that remained competitive until the finish. With Darren Bazeley's New Zealand and Amir Ghalenoei's Iran both coming in with identical records of 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from 1 played, the draw preserved the symmetry in the standings and the scoreline. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood saw a contest that stayed open because each side could answer the other's moment.
Ramin Rezaeian was named player of the match for Iran, a recognition that fits a team performance built on two timely replies. The numbers around him were mirrored across both sides: 2 goals for, 2 against, and a draw that kept the table tight after one game. For New Zealand, Darren Bazeley's team left with the same return, and the standings now show how evenly matched the opening round has been for both teams. That is the immediate takeaway for Finland-based readers following the competition overnight.
For Finland, the result also lands as a useful snapshot of World Cup Group G after Round 1: Iran sit 2nd and New Zealand sit 1st, but both are on 1 point with a goal difference of 0. The draw keeps both coaches with the same basic platform after the opening game, and it leaves the next fixture with clear stakes inside the group. SoFi Stadium delivered a balanced start, and the table now shows that neither side has created separation yet.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Iran and New Zealand will step into World Cup Group G Round 1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood with the same clean slate and the same early pressure: both teams begin on 0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 0 goals for and 0 goals against. In a section where every opening point can shape the next step, Iran's place at 3 and New Zealand's place at 4 gives this first meeting a clear edge of urgency, even before a ball is kicked. For Finland-based readers, the Tuesday 16 June, 04:00 EEST kickoff offers a precise early-morning start to a match that will help define the shape of the group.
Iran arrive under Amir Ghalenoei, and New Zealand under Darren Bazeley, with both coaches asked to make sure a first outing does not leave their side chasing the table from the start. Iran's 3rd-place label is one point of context that matters now, because it shows how tight the group picture already looks before Round 1 has even begun. New Zealand sit 4th, so the margin between the two teams is minimal in status even if the records are still blank. That is the kind of opening setting that often places discipline and structure above risk, especially when neither side can point to early momentum in the numbers.
The numbers also tell a simple story about symmetry. Iran have 0 league points, a 0 goal difference, and no goals scored or conceded yet, while New Zealand carry the same line of 0 league points, 0 goal difference, 0 goals for, and 0 goals against. With both teams starting from nothing, the match at SoFi Stadium will be less about form carried in and more about which side can establish control first in a competition where the opening round always carries extra weight. In Finland, that sort of fresh-start contest is easy to read: a first match is not just a fixture, it is the first real position marker in the group.
For viewers in Finland, the broadcast route is straightforward through Veikkausliiga TV or Nelonen, and the timing makes the match part of the early weekday rhythm rather than a late-night chase. That matters because this is the kind of game where the first 15 minutes can feel as important as the final quarter, especially when both teams enter with identical records. Iran's home tag in the fixture and New Zealand's away status add another layer to the opening shape, but the clean statistical baseline means the decisive detail will likely be which side adapts best to SoFi Stadium and the pace of Round 1 under the watch of Amir Ghalenoei and Darren Bazeley.
On paper, the safest read is that Iran and New Zealand will meet on equal footing and try to leave Round 1 with an advantage that can travel into the rest of World Cup Group G. The gap in position, 3 against 4, is slight, but in a section that begins with both teams on 0 points, it is enough to make the opening result important from the first whistle. For Finland-based fans, this is one of those early fixtures that can quickly set the tone for the group conversation.
That makes the first result at SoFi Stadium a useful early marker for both sides, with the winner able to move out of the opening congestion in World Cup Group G Round 1.
Today's attendance is 70108
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Iran: 47%, New Zealand: 53%.
The referee signals a free kick as Mehdi Ghayedi from Iran trips Tyler Bindon
Tyler Bindon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Thomas from New Zealand trips Ali Alipour
Ryan Thomas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mehdi Ghayedi from Iran swings in the corner from the left.
Callan Elliot from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iran are trying to create something here.
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Chris Wood sends a header towards goal, but Alireza Beiranvand is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Jesse Randall from New Zealand successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marko Stamenic is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyler Bindon in a tactical substitution.
Sarpreet Singh is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesse Randall in a tactical substitution.
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ehsan Haji Safi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Iran: 47%, New Zealand: 53%.
After a tactical foul, Ehsan Haji Safi sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Ehsan Haji Safi from Iran trips Elijah Just
New Zealand start a counter attack
Finn Surman from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohammad Mohebi from Iran sends an effort wide of target
Mohammad Mohebi goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Mohammad Mohebi but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Mohammad Mohebi finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran swings in the corner from the left.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Callan Elliot from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Callan Elliot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Saeid Ezatolahi shoots from outside the box, but Max Crocombe has it under control
Saeid Ezatolahi tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Max Crocombe
Callan Elliot from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Marko Stamenic from New Zealand trips Ehsan Haji Safi
Goal kick for New Zealand
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ali Alipour is blocked
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Iran: 46%, New Zealand: 54%.
The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Thomas from New Zealand trips Ramin Rezaeian
Ramin Rezaeian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Joe Bell wins an air challenge against Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A chance presents itself to Finn Surman from New Zealand but his header goes wide
The cross by Michael Boxall from New Zealand successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Milad Mohammadi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran commits a foul by elbowing Ryan Thomas
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for New Zealand
Ball possession: Iran: 46%, New Zealand: 54%.
Mehdi Taremi is leaving the field to be replaced by Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh in a tactical substitution.
A chance presents itself to Mehdi Taremi from Iran but his header goes wide
The cross by Ramin Rezaeian from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ryan Thomas wins an air challenge against Saeid Ezatolahi
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mehdi Ghayedi wins an air challenge against Callan Elliot
Goal kick for New Zealand
Tim Payne is leaving the field to be replaced by Callan Elliot in a tactical substitution.
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Mehdi Ghayedi from Iran goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tim Payne
Tim Payne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Milad Mohammadi is blocked
Iran are trying to create something here.
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Milad Mohammadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ramin Rezaeian relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Iran: 47%, New Zealand: 53%.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran trips Elijah Just
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marko Stamenic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mohammad Mohebi is blocked
Finn Surman from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Iran: 47%, New Zealand: 53%.
Max Crocombe is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Callum McCowatt is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Thomas in a tactical substitution.
Liberato Cacace is leaving the field to be replaced by Benjamin Old in a tactical substitution.
Ali Nemati is penalised for pushing Max Crocombe
Max Crocombe from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ramin Rezaeian swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
Saman Ghoddos is leaving the field to be replaced by Ehsan Haji Safi in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Iran: 46%, New Zealand: 54%.
Saman Ghoddos made the key pass for the goal!
Ramin Rezaeian provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mohammad Mohebi Iran scores with a header.
The cross by Ramin Rezaeian from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Mehdi Taremi wins an air challenge against Joe Bell
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Finn Surman wins an air challenge against Mehdi Ghayedi
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Saman Ghoddos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for New Zealand
Iran are trying to create something here.
Chris Wood creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Good effort by Sarpreet Singh as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran trips Callum McCowatt
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Ali Alipour makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Iran: 47%, New Zealand: 53%.
Finn Surman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Tim Payne from New Zealand trips Mehdi Ghayedi
Saman Ghoddos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Saman Ghoddos from Iran is ruled offside
Mohammad Mohebi sends a header towards goal, but Max Crocombe is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Mehdi Ghayedi from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Callum McCowatt makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iran are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Iran: 48%, New Zealand: 52%.
Chris Wood provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Elijah Just scores with the right foot!
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Saeid Ezatolahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Ali Alipour from Iran trips Finn Surman
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Shahriar Moghanlou is leaving the field to be replaced by Ali Alipour in a tactical substitution.
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran concedes a foul on Marko Stamenic but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Shahriar Moghanlou from Iran tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Callum McCowatt relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Ball possession: Iran: 49%, New Zealand: 51%.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marko Stamenic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mehdi Ghayedi is blocked
The cross by Ramin Rezaeian from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Finn Surman from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ramin Rezaeian swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Tim Payne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Iran
Chris Wood from New Zealand tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Aria Yousefi is leaving the field to be replaced by Mehdi Ghayedi in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Iran: 49%, New Zealand: 51%.
Saman Ghoddos wins an air challenge against Elijah Just
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aria Yousefi relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Ali Nemati from Iran is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Elijah Just from New Zealand trips Mehdi Taremi
Iran are trying to create something here.
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Saeid Ezatolahi
Ali Nemati makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for New Zealand
A chance presents itself to Shahriar Moghanlou from Iran but his header goes wide
Shahriar Moghanlou wins an air challenge against Michael Boxall
A player from Iran takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Boxall wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Michael Boxall wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Callum McCowatt shoots from outside the box, but Alireza Beiranvand has it under control
Callum McCowatt tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alireza Beiranvand
New Zealand with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for New Zealand
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Iran: 46%, New Zealand: 54%.
Chris Wood sends a direct free kick on target, but Alireza Beiranvand has it under control
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran. Liberato Cacace on the receiving end of that.
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Saeid Ezatolahi comes back onto the field.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
Saeid Ezatolahi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: Iran: 47%, New Zealand: 53%.
Saeid Ezatolahi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Iran
New Zealand with a potentially dangerous attack.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Marko Stamenic is penalised for pushing Shahriar Moghanlou
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
Marko Stamenic is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Shahriar Moghanlou is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Iran: 48%, New Zealand: 52%.
Shahriar Moghanlou is penalised for pushing Marko Stamenic
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Shahriar Moghanlou provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ramin Rezaeian reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Shahriar Moghanlou is blocked
Iran are trying to create something here.
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Saeid Ezatolahi wins an air challenge against Chris Wood
Goal kick for New Zealand
Saman Ghoddos from Iran fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Ramin Rezaeian from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Iran: 48%, New Zealand: 52%.
Good effort by Liberato Cacace as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
Shoja Khalilzadeh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saman Ghoddos relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Max Crocombe could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Mohammad Mohebi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Iran start a counter attack
Milad Mohammadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: Iran: 50%, New Zealand: 50%.
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Close! Mehdi Taremi with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Iran start a counter attack
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand concedes a foul on Aria Yousefi but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Iran are trying to create something here.
Shahriar Moghanlou comes back onto the field.
Ball possession: Iran: 53%, New Zealand: 47%.
The referee signals a free kick as Sarpreet Singh from New Zealand trips Ramin Rezaeian
Ramin Rezaeian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Shoja Khalilzadeh wins an air challenge against Sarpreet Singh
Michael Boxall makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iran are trying to create something here.
Sarpreet Singh shoots from outside the box, but Alireza Beiranvand has it under control
Sarpreet Singh tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alireza Beiranvand
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Iran!
Shahriar Moghanlou is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Shahriar Moghanlou is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Iran.
Safe hands from Max Crocombe as he comes out and claims the ball
Iran are trying to create something here.
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Shahriar Moghanlou wins an air challenge against Tim Payne
A player from Iran takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Iran: 51%, New Zealand: 49%.
Marko Stamenic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iran start a counter attack
Chris Wood from New Zealand sends an effort wide of target
Chris Wood goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Chris Wood but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Chris Wood finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Callum McCowatt from New Zealand sends an effort wide of target
Callum McCowatt goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Callum McCowatt but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Callum McCowatt finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Liberato Cacace from New Zealand takes a short corner kick from the right.
Saman Ghoddos from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Nemati successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Marko Stamenic is blocked
Shahriar Moghanlou relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Callum McCowatt wins an air challenge against Saeid Ezatolahi
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Milad Mohammadi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Iran
Sarpreet Singh from New Zealand sends an effort wide of target
Sarpreet Singh goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Sarpreet Singh but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Sarpreet Singh finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The referee signals a free kick as Shahriar Moghanlou from Iran trips Michael Boxall
Marko Stamenic wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Iran: 47%, New Zealand: 53%.
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are in control of the ball.
Sarpreet Singh made the key pass for the goal!
Chris Wood provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Elijah Just volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
New Zealand with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Aria Yousefi as he directs a shot on target, but Max Crocombe saves it
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Boxall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran start a counter attack
Saeid Ezatolahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Iran: 57%, New Zealand: 43%.
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Finn Surman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Milad Mohammadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand start a counter attack
Marko Stamenic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Iran are trying to create something here.
Joe Bell from New Zealand goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Aria Yousefi
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Finn Surman from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
Tim Payne from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
New Zealand kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to SoFi Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to SoFi Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to SoFi Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to SoFi Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to SoFi Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from SoFi Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Iran vs New Zealand kicks off at 04:00 EEST on Tuesday 16 June 2026 in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Iran or New Zealand at this time.
In the last 8 meetings between Iran and New Zealand, Iran have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and New Zealand have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 1, at SoFi Stadium in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,108
Minute
90+2'
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