Iran vs New Zealand

World Cup · Group Stage 1
IranIran
2-2
New ZealandNew Zealand
World Cup · Group Stage 1
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Match summary

Half time1-1
Full time2-2

Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2. It was level at 1-1 at half time. Iran came from behind to draw.

Match timeline
Iran
New Zealand
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 0-1E. Just7′
  2. 1-1R. Rezaeian32′
  3. 1-2E. Just54′
  4. 2-2M. Mohebi64′

E. Just opened the scoring for New Zealand, set up by C. Wood (7′). R. Rezaeian levelled for Iran (32′). E. Just put New Zealand ahead, set up by C. Wood (54′). M. Mohebi levelled for Iran, set up by R. Rezaeian (64′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Iran 1, New Zealand 0.

In numbers

IranNew Zealand
49%Possession51%
17Shots14
4Shots on target8
4Corners1
1.5Expected goals (xG)1.24

New Zealand had 51% of the ball. Shots: Iran 17 (4 on target), New Zealand 14 (8). Expected goals (xG): Iran 1.50, New Zealand 1.24. Top rated: Ramin Rezaeian (Iran), 9.3.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Group Stage 1
Kickoff
Stadium
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Referee
César Ramos Palazuelos, Mexico
Goals
Iran: R. Rezaeian 32′, M. Mohebi 64′
New Zealand: E. Just 7′, E. Just 54′

Questions and answers

Who won Iran vs New Zealand?

Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2. E. Just opened the scoring for New Zealand in the 7th minute. M. Mohebi levelled in the 64th minute. Iran came from behind to draw.

Who scored in Iran vs New Zealand?

Iran: R. Rezaeian 32′, M. Mohebi 64′. New Zealand: E. Just 7′, E. Just 54′.

What were the key stats of Iran vs New Zealand?

New Zealand had 51% of the ball. Shots: Iran 17 (4 on target), New Zealand 14 (8). Expected goals (xG): Iran 1.50, New Zealand 1.24. Corners: Iran 4, New Zealand 1.

Who was the best player in Iran vs New Zealand?

Top rated: Ramin Rezaeian (Iran), 9.3. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Iran vs New Zealand?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Iran vs New Zealand played?

Iran vs New Zealand was played on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Stadium: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 1.

Who started for Iran and New Zealand?

Iran (4-4-2, coach Amir Ghalenoei): A. Beiranvand, R. Rezaeian, S. Khalilzadeh, A. Nemati, M. Mohammadi, M. Mohebi, S. Ghoddos, S. Ezatolahi, A. Yousefi, S. Moghanlou, M. Taremi. New Zealand: M. Crocombe, T. Payne, F. Surman, M. Boxall, L. Cacace, J. Bell, M. Stamenic, C. McCowatt, S. Singh, E. Just, C. Wood.

Who refereed Iran vs New Zealand?

César Ramos Palazuelos, Mexico was the referee.