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World Cup

Iran vs New Zealand Match result — 16.06.2026

John Kane Football Edge Director

Iran

WWW

June 16, 2026

01:00

World Cup

2 — 2

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

New Zealand

LLWL

1 1.82

X 3.40

2 4.60

1 1.75

X 3.50

2 4.60

1 1.80

X 3.50

2 4.50

1 1.83

X 3.54

2 5.10

H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

0% 0 Wins

0% 1 Draws

0% 0 Wins

Total games 1

Total Goals Avg 4.00

Both teams scored 100%

2.00 Total average 2.00

1.00 Yellow cards 0.00

Last 1 match

16.06.2026 World Cup

Iran

New Zealand

2 1 1 2 1 1

1.50 1.24

4 1

1 0

0 0

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Iran

Team Overview

In their latest friendly, Iran hosted Mali and secured a convincing 2-0 victory. This win adds to their recent success, showcasing a strong performance at home.

New Zealand

Team Overview

New Zealand faced England in their most recent friendly, but unfortunately fell short, losing 1-0. This result continues a challenging stretch for the team as they seek to improve their fortunes.

Match statistics (England vs New Zealand):

Possession: 72% – 28%
Corners: 8 – 1
Fouls: 10 – 13
Shots on target: 4 – 1

Iran - New Zealand Match Result

Thrilling Draw as Iran and New Zealand Battle to a Standstill

In an exhilarating World Cup opener, Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw, showcasing a match filled with intensity and skill. The early lead for New Zealand was established by E. Just, who scored twice, but Iran's resilience shone through with goals from R. Rezaeian and M. Mohebi.

The match kicked off with New Zealand asserting their dominance, as Just found the net in the 7th minute, capitalizing on an assist from C. Wood. However, Iran responded well, equalizing in the 32nd minute through Rezaeian, who leveled the score with a well-placed shot.

As the second half unfolded, New Zealand regained the lead just nine minutes after the restart, with Just completing his brace. Yet, Iran's attacking prowess was evident as they quickly retaliated, with Mohebi scoring in the 64th minute, bringing the match back to parity. The tactical adjustments made by both teams were evident, with Iran dominating possession at 48% and creating more total shots (17) compared to New Zealand's 14.

Despite the draw, Iran's performance was commendable, particularly in their ability to create chances, evidenced by their four shots on target. New Zealand's defense held firm under pressure, but they will need to address their lack of corner opportunities, managing only one against Iran's four. As the match concluded, both teams left the pitch with a point, setting the stage for an intriguing group stage ahead.