Iran vs New Zealand: When to Watch, TV Channel, Live
Iran and New Zealand meet in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The match will be held on June 15, 2026 at the Los Angeles Stadium.

Iran and New Zealand meet in their first match of the 2026 World Cup on June 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM IST at the Los Angeles Stadium. Iran, ranked 20th in the FIFA rankings, is making its seventh World Cup appearance — the second consecutive appearance in the country's history. 85th-ranked New Zealand, in its third World Cup, have not previously progressed past the group stage. Below is how to watch this match.
When to watch Iran vs New Zealand
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When: June 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM IST
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Where: Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
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TV: FS1
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Live: FOX One, FOX Sports, FOX Sports app 3 days free to watch
Group G preview: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
In Group G, Alexi Lalas and David Mosche provide previews of each group. Will Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium bring the magic? What do they expect of Mohamed Salah and Egypt? Get ready to watch a new team-a-day as the 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11 on FOX! Powered by @Zillow #Zillow

Iran World Cup Table
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June 15, 2026: Iran vs New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium (9:00 PM)
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June 21, 2026: Belgium vs Iran - Los Angeles Stadium (3:00 PM)
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June 26, 2026: Egypt vs Iran - Seattle Ground (11:00 PM)
New Zealand World Cup Schedule
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June 15, 2026: Iran vs New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium (9:00 PM)
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June 21, 2026: New Zealand vs Egypt - BC Place Vancouver (9:00pm)
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June 26, 2026: New Zealand vs Belgium - BC Place Vancouver (11:00pm)
For more on Iran vs New Zealand and see the complete FIFA World Cup schedule on FOX Sports!
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