Iran
Tue, Jun 16 · 6:45 AM
2–2
Full Time
New Zealand

Ramin Rezaeian 32'

Mohammad Mohebi 64'

Elijah Just 7', 54'

Iran vs New Zealand 2-2 Live Score & Stats

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group G
Formations 4-4-2 vs 4-2-3-1
Result
Winner Draw
Penalties —
Scorers Ramin Rezaeian 32', Mohammad Mohebi 64', Elijah Just 7', 54'
Yellow cards 1 – 0
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 48% – 52%
Shots 17 – 14
Match stats
Goals 2 – 2
Substitutions 4 – 5
Yellow cards 1 – 0
Corners 4 – 1
Fouls 10 – 8
Saves 6 – 2
Passes 406 – 447
Attacks 96 – 101
Dangerous attacks 56 – 44
Big chances 3 – 2
Tackles 17 – 14
Interceptions 13 – 14
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
7' ⚽
Elijah Just — Goal!
New Zealand
32' ⚽
Ramin Rezaeian — Goal!
Iran
46' 🔄
Substitution: Arya Yousefi → Mehdi Ghayedi
Iran
53' 🔄
Substitution: Shahriar Moghanlou → Ali Alipour
Iran
54' ⚽
Elijah Just — Goal!
New Zealand
64' ⚽
Mohammad Mohebi — Goal!
Iran
65' 🔄
Substitution: Saman Ghoddos → Ehsan Hajsafi
Iran
68' 🔄
Substitution: Liberato Cacace → Ben Old
New Zealand
68' 🔄
Substitution: Callum McCowatt → Ryan Thomas
New Zealand
78' 🔄
Substitution: Tim Payne → Callan Elliot
New Zealand
80' 🔄
Substitution: Mehdi Taremi → Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
Iran
89' 🟡
Ehsan Hajsafi — Yellow card
Iran
90'+2 🔄
Substitution: Marko Stamenić → Tyler Bindon
New Zealand
90'+2 🔄
Substitution: Sarpreet Singh → Jesse Randall
New Zealand
Live commentary
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90'+1
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Jesse Randall comes on for Sarpreet Singh.
90'+2
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Chris Wood's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Alireza Beiranvand. The cross was assisted by Jesse Randall.
90'+2
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Chris Wood's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Alireza Beiranvand. The assist came from Jesse Randall's cross.
90'+3
Corner awarded to IR Iran after Callan Elliot concedes.
90'+4
Tyler Bindon from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5
Foul committed by Ryan Thomas of New Zealand.
90'+5
Ali Alipour from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5
Foul committed by Mehdi Ghayedi from IR Iran.
90'+5
Foul committed by Mehdi Ghayedi of IR Iran.
89'
🟡 Yellow Card
Ehsan Hajisafi from Iran receives a yellow card for a foul.
89'
Attempt missed.
Ali Nemati from IR Iran takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the left after a corner.
89'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
89'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Tyler Bindon comes on for Marko Stamenic.
88'
Foul committed by Ehsan Hajisafi from IR Iran.
87'
Elijah Just from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
86'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved in the top center of the goal by Max Crocombe from New Zealand. The shot was assisted by Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh.
86'
IR Iran wins a corner after Callan Elliot concedes.
85'
Foul committed by Marko Stamenic of New Zealand.
85'
Ehsan Hajisafi from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84'
Attempt missed.
Saeid Ezatolahi from IR Iran takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
84'
Attempt blocked.
Ali Alipour from IR Iran has his left-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
81'
Foul committed by Ryan Thomas of New Zealand.
81'
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81'
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'
Ryan Thomas from New Zealand wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80'
Foul committed by Saeid Ezatolahi of Iran.
79'
Mehdi Taremi from IR Iran misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
The cross was assisted by Ramin Rezaeian.
78'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for IR Iran: Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh comes on for Mehdi Taremi.
76'
Ehsan Hajisafi's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Mehdi Taremi provided the assist.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Callan Elliot comes on for Tim Payne.
76'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran.
73'
Mohammad Mohebbi's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Mehdi Ghayedi provided the assist.
73'
Tim Payne from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
73'
Foul committed by Mehdi Ghayedi from IR Iran.
71'
Foul committed by Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran.
68'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Ben Old comes on for Liberato Cacace.
68'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
68'
Elijah Just from New Zealand wins a free kick in the defensive half.
67'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Ryan Thomas comes on for Callum McCowatt.
67'
Foul committed by Ali Nemati from IR Iran.
67'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
65'
Max Crocombe from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
64'
Corner awarded to IR Iran after a foul by Michael Boxall.
61'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Sarpreet Singh from New Zealand has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Alireza Beiranvand from Iran saves it in the center of the goal. Chris Wood provided the assist.
61'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
The score is now 2-2 as Mohammad Mohebbi scores for IR Iran with a header from the center of the box.
61'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for IR Iran: Ehsan Hajisafi comes on for Saman Ghoddos.
59'
Callum McCowatt from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
59'
Foul committed by Shoja Khalilzadeh of Iran.
57'
Foul by Tim Payne of New Zealand.
55'
Mehdi Ghayedi from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
New Zealand takes the lead 2-1 with Elijah Just scoring from the right side of the box after a fast break.
54'
Saman Ghoddos of IR Iran is caught offside.
53'
Foul committed by Ali Alipour of Iran.
51'
Finn Surman from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
49'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for IR Iran: Ali Alipour comes on for Shahriyar Moghanloo.
48'
Attempt missed.
Shahriyar Moghanloo from IR Iran takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Ramin Rezaeian provided the assist.
47'
Mehdi Ghayedi's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
He was assisted by Ali Nemati, who provided a headed pass.
46'
Attempt missed by Chris Wood from New Zealand, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
46'
Corner awarded to IR Iran after Tim Payne concedes.
45'
Attempt missed.
Shahriyar Moghanloo from IR Iran heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes close and misses the top right corner. Arya Yousefi provided the assist.
45'+1
Foul committed by Elijah Just of New Zealand.
45'+1
Mehdi Taremi wins a free kick for IR Iran in the attacking half.
45'+3
Offside for IR Iran.
Ali Nemati is caught offside.
45'+4
Offside called against IR Iran.
Ali Nemati is flagged for offside.
45'+4
↔ Substitution
Substitution for IR Iran: Mehdi Ghayedi comes on for Arya Yousefi.
45'+5
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between IR Iran and New Zealand.
43'
Attempt saved.
Callum McCowatt's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
43'
The fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
41'
Attempt saved.
Chris Wood from New Zealand has a right-footed shot from long range on the left, but Alireza Beiranvand from IR Iran saves it in the bottom left corner.
39'
Foul committed by Shoja Khalilzadeh of Iran.
37'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
37'
Liberato Cacace from New Zealand wins a free kick on the left wing.
35'
Foul committed by Marko Stamenic of New Zealand.
35'
Shahriyar Moghanloo from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran.
32'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Marko Stamenic from New Zealand.
32'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
30'
Shahriyar Moghanloo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
30'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Shahriyar Moghanloo from IR Iran.
29'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
The match is now 1-1 as Ramin Rezaeian scores for IR Iran with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
28'
Attempt saved.
Liberato Cacace from New Zealand has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Alireza Beiranvand of IR Iran. The assist comes from Sarpreet Singh.
25'
Saman Ghoddos from IR Iran misses an attempt, sending a left-footed shot from the right side of the box over the bar.
Mohammad Mohebbi provided the assist.
23'
Attempt missed by Saman Ghoddos from IR Iran, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
20'
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
20'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
19'
Mehdi Taremi from Iran hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a quick break.
18'
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17'
Foul committed by Sarpreet Singh of New Zealand.
15'
Attempt saved.
Sarpreet Singh's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alireza Beiranvand. The assist came from Finn Surman.
14'
Chris Wood's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
He was assisted by Callum McCowatt.
14'
Delay in the match involving IR Iran.
14'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
12'
Attempt blocked.
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked.
11'
Attempt missed.
Callum McCowatt from New Zealand had a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
11'
Corner awarded to New Zealand after Arya Yousefi concedes.
7'
Sarpreet Singh from New Zealand misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right.
The assist was provided by Elijah Just.
6'
Michael Boxall from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
3'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
New Zealand leads 1-0 with Elijah Just scoring from the center of the box.
3'
Foul committed by Shahriyar Moghanloo of IR Iran.
1'
Attempt saved.
Arya Yousefi from IR Iran has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that is saved.
Kick-off!
The referee is Cesar Ramos Palazuelos.
Arya Yousefi from IR Iran is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Joe Bell of New Zealand.
Iran 4-4-2
New Zealand 4-2-3-1
1
Safar Beiranvand
23
Rezaeian
4
Khalilzadeh
19
Nemati
5
Mohammadi
8
Mohebi
14
Ghoddos
6
Ezatolahi Afagh
17
Yousefi
20
Moghanlou
9
Taremi
1
Crocombe
13
Cacace
5
Boxall
16
Surman
2
Payne
8
Stamenic
6
Bell
11
Just
10
Singh
20
McCowatt
9
Wood
Iran
4-4-2
Starting XI
1 Alireza Beiranvand GK
23 Ramin Rezaeian DEF ⚽32' ⚽64'
4 Shoja Khalilzadeh DEF
19 Ali Nemati DEF
5 Milad Mohammadi DEF
8 Mohammad Mohebi FWD ⚽64'
14 Saman Ghoddos MID 🔄65'
6 Saeed Ezatolahi MID
17 Arya Yousefi DEF 🔄46'
20 Shahriar Moghanlou FWD 🔄53'
9 Mehdi Taremi FWD 🔄80'
Substitutes
2 Saleh Hardani DEF
3 Ehsan Hajsafi DEF 🔄65' 🟡89'
7 Alireza Jahanbakhsh FWD
10 Mehdi Ghayedi FWD 🔄46'
11 Ali Alipour FWD 🔄53'
12 Payam Niazmand GK
13 Hossein Kanaani DEF
15 Roozbeh Cheshmi MID
16 Mehdi Torabi FWD
18 Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh FWD 🔄80'
21 Mohammad Ghorbani MID
22 Seyed Hossein Hosseini GK
24 Dennis Eckert Ayensa FWD
25 Danial Eiri DEF
26 Amirmohammad Razzaghinia MID
New Zealand
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1 Max Crocombe GK
2 Tim Payne DEF 🔄78'
16 Finn Surman DEF
5 Michael Boxall DEF
13 Liberato Cacace DEF 🔄68'
6 Joe Bell MID
8 Marko Stamenić MID 🔄90'+2
20 Callum McCowatt MID 🔄68'
10 Sarpreet Singh MID 🔄90'+2
11 Elijah Just FWD ⚽7' ⚽54'
9 Chris Wood FWD
Substitutes
3 Francis de Vries DEF
4 Tyler Bindon DEF 🔄90'+2
12 Alex Paulsen GK
14 Alex Rufer MID
15 Nando Pijnaker DEF
17 Kosta Barbarouses FWD
18 Ben Waine FWD
19 Ben Old DEF 🔄68'
21 Jesse Randall FWD 🔄90'+2
22 Michael Woud GK
23 Ryan Thomas MID 🔄68'
24 Callan Elliot DEF 🔄78'
25 Lachlan Bayliss MID
26 Tommy Smith DEF
Group G standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Belgium
3 1 2 0 +4 5
2
Egypt
3 1 2 0 +2 5
3
Iran
3 0 3 0 +0 3
4
New Zealand
3 0 1 2 -6 1
All statistics
48%Ball possession52%
17Total shots14
4Shots on target8
10Shots inside box10
7Shots outside box4
406Passes447
312Successful passes377
77%Pass accuracy84%
96Attacks101
56Dangerous attacks44
4Corners1
3Big chances created2
63Long passes41
29Successful long passes21
19Total crosses12
6Accurate crosses1
17Tackles14
13Interceptions14
6Saves2
10Fouls8
1Yellow cards0
4Substitutions5
10Dribble attempts15
4Successful dribbles6
Top stats
48% Ball possession 52%
17 Total shots 14
4 Shots on target 8
10 Shots inside box 10
7 Shots outside box 4
406 Passes 447
312 Successful passes 377
77% Pass accuracy 84%
96 Attacks 101
56 Dangerous attacks 44
4 Corners 1
3 Big chances created 2
63 Long passes 41
29 Successful long passes 21
19 Total crosses 12
6 Accurate crosses 1
17 Tackles 14
13 Interceptions 14
6 Saves 2
10 Fouls 8
1 Yellow cards 0
4 Substitutions 5
10 Dribble attempts 15
4 Successful dribbles 6
17 Shots 14
48% Possession 52%
2 Offsides 0
Detailed statistics
Attacking
10 Shots inside box 10
7 Shots outside box 4
5 Shots blocked 2
13 Shots off target 6
12 Goal attempts 10
4 Corners 1
Passing & Crosses
406 Passes 447
312 Successful Passes 377
77% Pass accuracy 84%
63 Long passes 41
29 Successful long passes 21
46% Long pass accuracy 51%
19 Total crosses 12
6 Accurate crosses 1
25 Throw-ins 16
4 Goal kicks 11
7 Free kicks 11
Defending
6 Saves 2
17 Tackles 14
13 Interceptions 14
2 Offsides 0
77 Ball safe 80
Discipline & Dribbles
10 Fouls 8
1 Yellow cards 0
2 Injuries 1
10 Dribble attempts 15
4 Successful dribbles 6
40% Dribble success % 40%
4 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
IranStatNew Zealand
6
Accurate crosses
1
1
Assists
2
96
Attacks
101
48%
Ball possession
52%
77
Ball safe
80
3
Big chances created
2
1
Big Chances Missed
0
4
Corners
1
56
Dangerous attacks
44
10
Dribble attempts
15
53
Duels Won
46
10
Fouls
8
7
Free kicks
11
12
Goal attempts
10
4
Goal kicks
11
2
Goals
2
1
Hit Woodwork
0
2
Injuries
1
13
Interceptions
14
11
Key Passes
9
63
Long passes
41
2
Offsides
0
406
Passes
447
6
Saves
2
5
Shots blocked
2
10
Shots inside box
10
13
Shots off target
6
4
Shots on target
8
7
Shots outside box
4
17
Total shots
14
4
Substitutions
5
4
Successful dribbles
6
40%
Dribble success
40%
23
Successful Headers
15
29
Successful long passes
21
46%
Long pass accuracy
51%
312
Successful passes
377
77%
Pass accuracy
84%
17
Tackles
14
25
Throw-ins
16
19
Total crosses
12
1
Yellow cards
0
All-time record
0
Wins
1
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 16, 2026
Iran 2 – 2 New Zealand
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