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Iran vs New Zealand
2026 FIFA World Cup·Group G·Head-to-head
Snapshot · 2026-05-28
All-time head-to-head
- Meetings
- 2
- Iran W-D-L
- 1-1-0
- Last meeting
- 2003 — Win (3–0)
All-time record from Iran's perspective. Counts every senior international meeting (friendlies and tournaments) in the martj42 dataset; penalty-shootout outcomes resolve knockout draws.
Model forecast
The model's win, draw and win probabilities for this group-stage meeting. Full forecast — expected goals, scoreline distribution, and per-player scoring →
Frequently asked
- What is the head-to-head record between Iran and New Zealand?
- Iran and New Zealand have met 2 times. From Iran's perspective the all-time record is 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses. Their most recent meeting was a 2003 win (3–0) at the Friendly.
- What does the model predict for Iran vs New Zealand?
- OnThePitch's model rates Iran at 57% to win, with a 26% chance of a draw and 17% for New Zealand.
- When do Iran and New Zealand play at the 2026 World Cup?
- They meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group G. Venue and kick-off details appear on the match page once confirmed.