Iran is getting ready to face New Zealand today at SoFi Stadium in the USA, as part of the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
Both teams will compete in Group G alongside Egypt and Belgium, whose match ended earlier in a 1-1 draw.
Iran Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Alireza Beiranvand
Defenders: Saleh Hardani, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Ali Nemati, Milad Mohammadi
Midfielders: Aria Yousefi, Saeid Ezatolahi, Saman Ghoddos, Mehdi Ghayedi
Forwards: Mehdi Taremi, Ali Alipour
New Zealand Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Max Crocombe
Defenders: Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace
Midfielders: Joe Bell, Marko Stamenic, Sarpreet Singh
Forwards: Matthew Garbett, Chris Wood, Elijah Just
