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- Iran vs New Zealand Kick-Off time: 2am BST (Tue) / 9pm ET / 11am AEST (Tue)
- Watch free on BBC iPlayer (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil)
- Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee)
World-ranked 20th Iran will take on New Zealand in their opening game of World Cup 2026. The All Whites, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, are clear beneficiaries of FIFA's expanded 48-team format and will be eager to make the most of their first World Cup appearance in 16 years, under head coach Darren Bazeley.
However, recent results, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti and a narrow 1-0 loss to England in pre-tournament friendlies, offer little encouragement heading into a daunting Group G opener.
Iran, on the other hand, arrive as firm favorites. Team Melli have qualified for a fourth consecutive World Cup and possess far more experience at this level, with stars such as Mehdi Taremi expected to lead the attack. It could be his last World Cup, and with 60 goals in 105 games for his country he will be desperate to take them into a first knockout stage ever.
With Belgium and Egypt also lurking in Group G, both sides know that a positive result in Los Angeles is crucial. But can Iran cope with the chaotic logistics of having to travel to the United States for their match and then return to Mexico the same day? And the background chatter of a peace deal with the US being signed in the past few hours?
Read on as we show you exactly how to watch Iran vs New Zealand for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Iran vs New Zealand for free
Iran vs New Zealand is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
- 🇬🇧 UK: BBC iPlayer (English commentary)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)
- 🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / VRT
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play
- 🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand: TVNZ+
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How to watch Iran vs New Zealand in the US
US viewers can watch Iran vs New Zealand on FS1.
Cord-cutters can access FS1 through live TV services like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Iran vs New Zealand on Fox One (3-day free trial).
If you are looking for a stream in Spanish you can watch on Telemundo which is available via Peacock.
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How to watch Iran vs New Zealand in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Iran vs New Zealand for free on BBC iPlayer. Live coverage is also available on the BBC One TV channel.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Iran vs New Zealand in Australia
Iran vs New Zealand will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Iran vs New Zealand in Canada
In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Iran vs New Zealand.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
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Iran vs New Zealand: Match Information
What time does Iran vs New Zealand start?
Iran vs New Zealand kicks-off at 9pm ET on Monday, June 15. That's 2am BST and 11am AEST on Tuesday, June 16.
What are the squads for Iran vs New Zealand?
Iran
Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand (Tractor), Payam Niazmand (Persepolis), Hossein Hosseini (Sepahan)
Defenders: Saleh Hardani (Esteghlal), Ehsan Hajsafi (Sepahan), Shojae Khalilzadeh (Tractor), Milad Mohammadi (Persepolis), Hossein Kanaanizadegan (Persepolis), Aria Yousefi (Sepahan), Ali Nemati (Foolad), Ramin Rezaeian (Foolad), Danial Eri (Malavan)
Midfielders: Saeid Ezatolahi (Shabab Al-Ahli), Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Dender), Mohammad Mohebi (Rostov), Saman Ghoddos (Kalba), Rouzbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal), Mahdi Torabi (Tractor), Mohammad Ghorbani (Al-Wahda), Amirmohammad Razzaghinia (Esteghlal)
Forwards: Mehdi Taremi (Olympiacos), Mehdi Ghayedi (Al-Nasr), Ali Alipour (Persepolis), Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (Tractor), Shahriyar Moghanlou (Kalba), Dennis Eckert (Standard Liege)
New Zealand
Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe (Millwall), Alex Paulsen (Lechia Gdansk), Michael Woud (Auckland FC)
Defenders: Tim Payne (Wellington Phoenix), Francis de Vries (Auckland FC), Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United), Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC), Liberato Cacace (Wrexham), Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC), Finn Surman (Portland Timbers), Callan Elliot (Auckland FC), Tommy Smith (Braintree)
Midfielders: Joe Bell (Viking), Matthew Garbett (Peterborough United), Marko Stamenic (Swansea City), Sarpreet Singh (Wellington Phoenix), Elijah Just (Motherwell), Alex Rufer (Wellington Phoenix), Ben Old (Saint-Etienne), Callum McCowatt (Silkeborg), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle), Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets)
Forwards: Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest), Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney Wanderers), Ben Waine (Port Vale), Jesse Randall (Auckland FC)
Position | Team | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 |
2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 |
3 | Iran | 0 | 0 |
4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 |
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