Overview
- The game is set for 9 p.m. ET on Monday, June 15, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and will be shown on FS1 with streaming available on Fubo and FOX platforms.
- FanDuel odds published June 14 list Iran as the favorite at -110, New Zealand at +350 and the draw at +230, with Mehdi Taremi priced at +200 as an anytime goalscorer.
- Iran enters on its fourth straight World Cup appearance after strong AFC qualifying and warmup wins over Gambia and Mali but has not advanced past the group stage since 2006.
- New Zealand returns to the finals for the first time since 2010 after an undefeated OFC qualifying run that produced a +28 goal differential and the side is still seeking its first World Cup win.
- Tickets remain available for the match with prices starting around $410, and organizers continue to confront unresolved tournament issues such as visa disputes and FIFA ticketing probes that could affect teams and fans.