The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens on June 15 with Iran facing New Zealand in a Group G clash at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM PT.
The match itself
Betting odds heavily favor Iran, with bookmakers pricing them at roughly 1.83, or 5/6, to beat New Zealand.
Iran has been making logistical moves to prepare, reportedly relocating its base camp to Tijuana, Mexico, to facilitate an easier border crossing into Los Angeles for the match.
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