Iran and New Zealand face off in 2026 World Cup group stage match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Iran and New Zealand will play their first match in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight in Inglewood, CA. The game is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET and will air live on FS1 and Telemundo. Both teams are looking to secure an early advantage in the tournament, which features multiple matches throughout the day, including Spain vs. Cape Verde and Belgium vs. Egypt earlier in the afternoon. Viewers can also stream the game on platforms such as YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Peacock.
- •Match between Iran and New Zealand kicks off at 9 p.m. ET
- •Game takes place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
- •Broadcast available on FS1 and Telemundo
- •Streaming options include YouTube TV and Peacock
- •First Group G match for both teams
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — How to live stream Iran vs New Zealand: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel
- 11:30 PMESPN — Iran vs. New Zealand LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates from charged clash in LA - ESPN
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Iran vs. New Zealand: How to watch tonight's 2026 World Cup match, TV channel, start time, where to stream free and more
"Group G play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Monday as Iran takes on New Zealand in Inglewood, California. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch Iran vs New Zealand Iran, the 20th-ranked team in…
"Are you ready to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's how to tune in to Iran vs. New Zealand Monday night.
"Follow along for live updates from Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 12:00 AMHow to live stream Iran vs New Zealand: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel
Group G play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Monday as Iran takes on New Zealand in Inglewood, California. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings How to Watch Iran vs New Zealand Iran, the 20th-ranked team in…
- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 11:30 PMIran vs. New Zealand LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates from charged clash in LA - ESPN
Follow along for live updates from Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:02 PMIran vs. New Zealand: How to watch tonight's 2026 World Cup match, TV channel, start time, where to stream free and more
Are you ready to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's how to tune in to Iran vs. New Zealand Monday night.
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