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Jun 16 · 01:00 UTC
Group G Matchday 1
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · SoFi Stadium,
Kickoff in
2 days
: 16 hrs
: 28 min
: 51 sec
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Tactical Preview
🇮🇷 Iran (Home)
Formation4-1-4-1
PressLow
Build-updeep compact block with counters
Manager: Amir Ghalenoei
Key Players: mehdi-taremi
🇳🇿 New Zealand (Away)
Formation4-4-2
PressLow-Medium
Build-uporganized + compact
Manager: Darren Bazeley
Key Players: chris-wood
Head-to-Head
0Venue Context
SoFi Stadium 70,240 capacity
Indoor-outdoor hybrid with controlled climate. Consistent conditions favor technical teams.