Iran vs New Zealand Match Update: Full Squad Availability

Match Context

Iran face New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, on 16 June 2026 in World Cup Group Stage - 1. Both sides start this group campaign with 0 points and neutral goal difference, Iran listed 3rd and New Zealand 4th in Group G. There are no knockout implications yet, so no 1/8 final context applies here.

Iran Availability

Current data lists no players as injured, doubtful, or suspended for Iran. With a full 26-man group named, coach selection will be purely tactical. No yellow-card or red-card bans are reported, and there are no recorded absences in the missing players or injuries sections. In the absence of top scorers data, all attacking options such as M. Taremi, M. Ghaedi and M. Mohebi are presumed available.

New Zealand Availability

New Zealand also show no registered injuries, doubtful players or suspensions. The entire squad, including experienced forwards C. Wood and K. Barbarouses, is expected to be at the coach’s disposal. No disciplinary issues from yellow cards or red cards are indicated in the data.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side and no season statistics provided, there is no documented loss of attacking output for Iran or New Zealand. Both managers approach this opener with full squads and maximum flexibility in attack and defense.