Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a tense backdrop.

By Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) - Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the…

Iran’s World Cup preparation has been anything but ideal.

Protests and tension threatened to turn match into political flashpoint

As Iran play New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iranian Americans are divided between stadium protests and watch parties, reflecting deep political and diaspora tensions.

Everything you need to know ahead of Iran’s controversial World Cup opener

Iran start their World Cup campaign in Los Angeles on Monday against New Zealand but the team will have to deal with protests from activists both prior to and during the fixture

In the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, the national football teams of Iran and New Zealand will face off in their opening Group G match ...

After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.

Follow live with the continuation of Group G at the 2026 World Cup, as Iran face New Zealand.

Neither Iran nor New Zealand has ever progressed past the group stage of a World Cup.

Follow our live build-up, protest news, score, team sheets, score, photos and text commentary stream from Los Angeles.

Follow our live build-up, protest news, score, team sheets, score, photos and text commentary stream from Los Angeles.

Iran vs New Zealand is on FS1 in the US, but a free live stream exists abroad. With Taremi fit and Azmoun axed, here is how to watch from anywhere.

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After a draw between Belgium and Egypt the winner of this contest can move to the top of Group G

Iran and New Zealand meet in Group G as the political turmoil between Iran and the U.S. overshadows the World Cup. Follow the action.

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a tense backdrop.

The 16th game of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles will capture plenty of attention.

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