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IR Iran at World Cup 2026

IR Iran are listed in Group G at the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.

TeamIR Iran
ConfederationAFC
GroupGroup G
OpponentsNew Zealand, Belgium, Egypt
First fixtureIR Iran vs New Zealand, 15 June 2026
Group fixtures3

Group Fixtures

Venue-local dates with local time and ET reference. Featured match pages are linked where available.

Local Date	Local Time	ET	Opponent	Fixture	Venue	Page
15 June 2026	18:00 PT	21:00 ET	New Zealand	IR Iran vs New Zealand	Los Angeles Stadium	Schedule
21 June 2026	12:00 PT	15:00 ET	Belgium	Belgium vs IR Iran	Los Angeles Stadium	Schedule
26 June 2026	20:00 PT	23:00 ET	Egypt	Egypt vs IR Iran	Seattle Stadium	Schedule

Group Path

Match 1

IR Iran vs New Zealand

15 June 2026 · 18:00 PT · Los Angeles Stadium

Match 2

Belgium vs IR Iran

21 June 2026 · 12:00 PT · Los Angeles Stadium

Match 3

Egypt vs IR Iran

26 June 2026 · 20:00 PT · Seattle Stadium

Travel

2

Different group-stage venues: Los Angeles Stadium, Seattle Stadium.

How Advancement Works

Direct

Top 2 In The Group

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups advance to the Round of 32.

Third Place

8 Best Third-Place Teams

The 8 best third-place teams also advance. That route cannot be known until the group stage is complete.

Scores

No Invented Results

Tables start at zero and should only change when FIFA-confirmed results exist.

Group And Opponents

Belgium

Confirmed Group G opponent for IR Iran.

Egypt

Confirmed Group G opponent for IR Iran.

IR Iran

This page's team.

New Zealand

Confirmed Group G opponent for IR Iran.

Useful Links

Group GTable, opponents and full group schedule.Full Schedule6 fixtures listed for Group G.TV GuidesUse official broadcasters and authorized apps by market.FIFA FormatOfficial top-two and best-third-place rule.

Team FAQ

Is IR Iran confirmed for World Cup 2026?Yes. IR Iran is listed in Group G alongside New Zealand, Belgium, Egypt.

How many group matches does IR Iran play?IR Iran has 3 scheduled group-stage matches before knockout opponents are known.

How does the team advance from the group?The top two teams in each group advance, along with the 8 best third-place teams, under FIFA's official format.

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