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Iran
2:2
HT: 1:1
New Zealand
📍 SoFi Stadium, Inglewood 🧑‍⚖️ César Ramos Palazuelos, Mexico

Iran 2-2 New Zealand: Match Report

Full Time · Group Stage - 1 · HT 1-1 · 16 Jun 2026

Iran and New Zealand were held in a 2-2 draw at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, trading goals across an even World Cup tie.

On the scoresheet: E. Just for New Zealand on 7', set up by C. Wood; Elijah Just for New Zealand on 7', set up by Chris Wood; Ramin Rezaeian for Iran on 32'; R. Rezaeian for Iran on 32'; E. Just for New Zealand on 54', set up by C. Wood; Elijah Just for New Zealand on 54', set up by Chris Wood; M. Mohebi for Iran on 64', set up by R. Rezaeian; and Mohammad Mohebbi for Iran on 64', set up by Ramin Rezaeian.

The match data shows possession was even (48%–52%), while Iran registered 17 shots to New Zealand's 14 (4–8 on target).

On the cards: 2 bookings.

⚽ Iran
  • Ramin Rezaeian 32'
  • R. Rezaeian 32'
  • M. Mohebi 64'
  • Mohammad Mohebbi 64'
⚽ New Zealand
  • E. Just 7'
  • Elijah Just 7'
  • E. Just 54'
  • Elijah Just 54'

⏱️ Match Timeline

  1. ⚽ 7'
    E. Just Assist: C. Wood
  2. ⚽ 7'
    Elijah Just Assist: Chris Wood
  3. Ramin Rezaeian Normal Goal
    ⚽ 32'
  4. R. Rezaeian Normal Goal
    ⚽ 32'
  5. Arya Yousefi On: Arya Yousefi · Off: Mehdi Ghayedi
    🔁 45'
  6. A. Yousefi On: A. Yousefi · Off: M. Ghaedi
    🔁 46'
  7. S. Moghanlou On: S. Moghanlou · Off: A. Alipour
    🔁 53'
  8. Shahriyar Moghanloo On: Shahriyar Moghanloo · Off: Ali Alipour
    🔁 53'
  9. ⚽ 54'
    E. Just Assist: C. Wood
  10. ⚽ 54'
    Elijah Just Assist: Chris Wood
  11. M. Mohebi Assist: R. Rezaeian
    ⚽ 64'
  12. Mohammad Mohebbi Assist: Ramin Rezaeian
    ⚽ 64'
  13. S. Ghoddos On: S. Ghoddos · Off: E. Hajsafi
    🔁 65'
  14. Saman Ghoddos On: Saman Ghoddos · Off: Ehsan Hajisafi
    🔁 65'
  15. 🔁 68'
    L. Cacace On: L. Cacace · Off: B. Old
  16. 🔁 68'
    C. McCowatt On: C. McCowatt · Off: R. Thomas
  17. 🔁 68'
    Callum McCowatt On: Callum McCowatt · Off: Ryan Thomas
  18. 🔁 68'
    Liberato Cacace On: Liberato Cacace · Off: Ben Old
  19. 🔁 78'
    T. Payne On: T. Payne · Off: C. Elliot
  20. 🔁 78'
    Tim Payne On: Tim Payne · Off: Callan Elliot
  21. M. Taremi On: M. Taremi · Off: A. Hosseinzadeh
    🔁 80'
  22. Mehdi Taremi On: Mehdi Taremi · Off: Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
    🔁 80'
  23. Ehsan Hajisafi Yellow Card
    🟨 89'
  24. E. Hajsafi Yellow Card
    🟨 89'
  25. 🔁 90+2'
    S. Singh On: S. Singh · Off: J. Randall
  26. 🔁 90+2'
    M. Stamenic On: M. Stamenic · Off: T. Bindon
  27. 🔁 92'
    Sarpreet Singh On: Sarpreet Singh · Off: Jesse Randall
  28. 🔁 92'
    Marko Stamenić On: Marko Stamenić · Off: Tyler Bindon

📊 Match Statistics

48% Possession 52%
17 Total shots 14
4 On target 8
4 Corners 1
10 Fouls 8
2 Offsides 0
1 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 0
Statistical Pick
No clear favourite
No predictions available
Confidence
Uncertain · 33%

Match Result · 1X2

Pick: 1
1 · Iran 33% 1.91
X · Draw 33% 3.25
2 · New Zealand 33% 4.33
Decimal odds · Bet365 · updated 15 Jun 05:30

Double Chance

Pick: 1X
1X66%
1266%
X266%

Over / Under Goals

Total xG: 2.57
0.5
Over 0.592%
Under 0.58%
1.5
Over 1.573%
Under 1.527%
2.5
Over 2.548%
Under 2.552%
3.5
Over 3.526%
Under 3.574%

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Pick: Yes
BTTS Yes52%
BTTS No48%
Your call:
1: 0% · X: 0% · 2: 0% (0 votes) ·

⚽ Expected Goals (xG)

Iran 0.00
New Zealand 0.00

📊 Form

Iran
P: 0 · W: 0 · D: 0 · L: 0
New Zealand
P: 0 · W: 0 · D: 0 · L: 0

⚖️ Team Comparison

0% Form 0%
0% Attack 0%
0% Defence 0%
0% Poisson 0%
0% H2H 0%
0% Goals 0%
0% Total 0%

📝 Analysis

The fixture between Iran and New Zealand in the World Cup offers a compelling betting proposition. Our statistical model splits the odds: 33% for a Iran win, 33% for a draw, and 33% for New Zealand. Season averages: 0.00 goals per game for Iran and 0.00 for New Zealand. A clean sheet looks plausible for one side — BTTS leans to No. Recommended pick: No clear favourite. Please bet responsibly.

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