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NZL | Los Angeles (PDT) | 18:00 |
| London (BST) | 02:00 |
| Oslo (CEST) | 03:00 |
| UTC | 01:00 |
Watch free on FOX Sports Iran face New Zealand in the opening Group G fixture of the Football World Cup 2026 at . The match is broadcast in English on FOX or FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo (over the air) and Peacock (streaming). It is one of two Group G matches on , alongside Belgium vs Egypt earlier that afternoon.
Iran vs New Zealand kicks off at . In UTC, that is 01:00 on June 16. Fans inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will see the first whistle at 6:00 PM local PDT. All times are subject to any late schedule adjustments by tournament organisers.
Iran vs New Zealand is played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California — home of the LA Rams and LA Chargers of the NFL. The stadium holds 70,240 spectators and sits in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. SoFi Stadium is one of the Football World Cup 2026’s US host venues and has previously hosted major international events.
In the United States, English-language coverage is on FOX or FS1, the exclusive English-language rights holders for the Football World Cup 2026. Spanish-speaking viewers can catch the match on Telemundo over the air or on Universo via cable. Peacock streams all 104 World Cup 2026 matches live in Spanish with a paid subscription. Check your local listings to confirm which channel carries this specific match.
FOX broadcasts 70 of the 104 Football World Cup 2026 matches free over the air — if Iran vs New Zealand falls on the FOX broadcast network, you can watch with a standard antenna at no cost. Telemundo carries 92 matches free in Spanish over the air. If the match airs on FS1 instead of FOX, English viewers need a cable or streaming subscription.
If you are travelling abroad and want to access your usual US streaming services, a VPN can route your connection through a US server. Keep in mind that each streaming service has its own terms of use regarding VPN access — respect those terms when deciding how to connect.
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.