Iran vs. New Zealand Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

Iran and New Zealand will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in a Group G clash on June 15, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on FS1. Iran enters the World Cup continuing a sustained run of consistent qualification, marking its fourth straight appearance on the global stage. They’ve also reached four of the last five World Cups but have yet to advance past the group stage dating back to 2006. The squad is anchored by a core of players from the Persian Gulf Pro League, along with several experienced contributors competing at clubs across Europe. Iran booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive AFC qualifying campaign, finishing near the top of Group A in the third round to earn an automatic berth. Team Melli enter the tournament off two recent friendly wins over Gambia (3-1) and Mali (2-0). Meanwhile, New Zealand enters the tournament looking for its first-ever World Cup win after drawing all three matches back in 2010. New Zealand secured a spot in the tournament by dominating OFC qualifying, winning all five matches and posting a remarkable +28 goal differential while conceding just once. Let’s check out the odds for the Iran vs. New Zealand matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Iran vs. New Zealand Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5 Iran vs. New Zealand Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Iran vs. New Zealand Let’s take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score

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