Preview
Scene-setter
Iran face New Zealand in matchday one of Group G at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood on 16 Jun 2026 (kickoff 01:00 UK).
Title chance
The model rates Iran's tournament title chance at 1.1%, New Zealand's at 0.5%. A clear strength advantage on paper for Iran.
Squad snapshot
Iran's squad is still provisional (30-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.
New Zealand's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/9/9/5 split). 6 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Chris Wood (90 caps).
What's not yet rendered
What's not yet rendered:
- Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
- Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
- Group standings (added once first group results land)
- Iran final squad (30-man preliminary squad)