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Iran meet New Zealand at SoFi Stadium on Monday, June 15, 2026, match 16 of the tournament and an opening statement — first impressions in a three-game sprint carry real weight. Group G sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

Los Angeles provides the stage — one of the most expensive stadiums ever built, with a translucent canopy roof over an open-air bowl. Kickoff is 18:00 stadium time (PDT); fans of Iran and New Zealand can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.