Iran vs New Zealand

Iran have 16 players aged 30 or older, more than any other squad at the 2026 World Cup.

Iran have won their last 3 international matches, going 3W-0D-0L with 10 goals scored and 1 conceded.

New Zealand have won none of their last 6 World Cup matches (0W-3D-3L).

New Zealand can set a new national World Cup record of 4 consecutive World Cup matches unbeaten by avoiding defeat (currently on 3).

New Zealand have conceded in each of their last 10 international matches, going 1W-1D-8L with 7 goals scored and 18 conceded.

New Zealand have lost 5 of their last 6 international matches, with their only exception a win against Chile.

New Zealand are unbeaten in their last 3 World Cup matches (0W-3D-0L).

New Zealand have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 World Cup matches.

Iran and New Zealand have never met at a FIFA World Cup. This will be their first World Cup encounter.