All the information on how to watch Iran vs New Zealand in the World Cup 2026 is provided below.
Kick-off Time
The match is scheduled to start in the early hours of the morning for British viewers, with the referee's whistle blowing at exactly 2am on Tuesday, June 16.
Location
The game will be held at the impressive SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. This state-of-the-art venue is among the prestigious stadiums chosen to host matches during World Cup 2026.
UK Television Channel
Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the full match live on BBC One. Official pre-match coverage begins at 1:30am, giving fans 30 minutes of build-up before the action starts.
Live Stream Information
Those who prefer to follow the action online can stream it live via the BBC iPlayer app on their smartphone, tablet, or smart television. Desktop and laptop users can also access the live stream directly through the BBC Sport website.
How to Watch in the US
American fans have several options to watch the match live. The English-language broadcast will air on Fox Sports, while Spanish-speaking viewers can tune in via Telemundo or TUDN.
UK Radio Coverage
For those unable to watch on a screen, live audio commentary will be available nationwide. Listeners can follow every moment of the action by tuning into BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, or by streaming either station online.
Iran Team News
The Iranian squad will be without striker Sardar Azmoun, who has been ruled out for disciplinary reasons. Additionally, Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Dennis Eckert are currently listed as doubts for the opening fixture, while Roozbeh Cheshmi and Mehdi Torabi have returned to training following their respective injuries.
New Zealand Team News
The All Whites have received a significant boost as captain Chris Wood appears fit to start despite a knee injury hampering his tournament preparations. However, defender Tyler Bindon remains a doubt and was given very limited game time during the recent warm-up fixtures after missing the closing stages of his club season.
