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IRN IR Iran IR Iran - NZL New Zealand New Zealand

Los Angeles Stadium(70,108 Spectators)
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Iran deny NZ in LA

Elijah Just was twice set up by Chris Wood to put New Zealand ahead in either half of their opening game of the tournament, but Iran hit back on both occasions in Los Angeles through Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi. Former Bayern Munich and Nuremberg man Sarpreet Singh started for the All Whites, who top Group G on fair play with all four teams on one point after the opening round of fixtures.
End of second half
Full-time
90'
+ 2

Substitution

90'
+ 2

Substitution

78'

Substitution

68'

Substitution

64'
Mohammad Mohebi
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
18 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.92 m
55'

Elijah Just

GOAL!

1:2
Chris Wood
Assist:C. Wood
Elijah Just
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
19 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
12.01 m
Kick-off!
45'
+ 7

Substitution

Half-time
32'
Ramin Rezaeian
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
31 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.4 m
7'

Elijah Just

GOAL!

0:1
Chris Wood
Assist:C. Wood
Elijah Just
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
27 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.32 m
Kick-off!
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How they got here: Iran

Iran cruised to the top of their qualifying group in the decisive round of Asian World Cup qualifying for them, losing just once in 16 qualifiers.
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How they got here: New Zealand

New Zealand had a trouble-free journey to sealing Oceania's sole World Cup qualifying spot, beating New Caledonia 3-0 in the final in Auckland way back in March 2025.

Welcome!

Thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Group G encounter between Iran and New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium on Tuesday 16 June (kick-off 3am CEST).