We look ahead to Tuesday’s Group G clash in Los Angeles with our Iran vs New Zealand prediction and preview. Can the All Whites claim their first ever win at the FIFA World Cup?
Iran vs New Zealand: The Key Insights
Only Scotland (8) have made more World Cup appearances without making it past the first round than Iran (6), but they are Opta’s favourites for victory here, given a 53.8% chance of victory. Only Honduras (9) and Egypt (7) have played more World Cup matches than New Zealand (6) without ever recording a win. Iran’s last eight goals at the finals have all been scored in the second half, including five in stoppage time.New Zealand will be targeting their first ever victory at the FIFA World Cup when they take on Iran in their Group G clash at Los Angeles Stadium.
It is 16 years since the All Whites were the only unbeaten side at the finals in South Africa. Ricki Herbert’s side claimed a point in all three of their group games, including a 1-1 draw with reigning champions Italy, but could not avoid a first-round exit.
New Zealand, who debuted at the World Cup in 1982, have failed to win any of their six matches at the finals (D3 L3); only Honduras (9) and Egypt (7) have played more times without ever recording a victory.
Breaking that duck will be the main objective for Darren Bazeley’s side who, with the OFC confederation guaranteed a place at the 2026 tournament, took full advantage by winning all five qualifying matches, scoring 29 goals along the way and only conceding once.
Coincidentally, New Zealand only qualified a day later than Iran way back in March 2025, with only Japan booking their ticket to North America sooner than these two nations. Yet they do not arrive at the finals brimming with confidence, having won just one of their last 11 games (L8).
The All Whites need inspiration and will hope their talisman
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