🇮🇷 Iran at the 2026 World Cup
Group G · FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran compete in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing all group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. Team Melli have appeared at 6 World Cups and qualified consecutively since 1998, making them one of Asia’s most consistent tournament nations. Group G opponents include Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Group G Match Schedule
- June 15: vs New Zealand, SoFi Stadium Los Angeles. 18:00 PT (06:30 June 16, Tehran)
- June 21: vs Belgium, SoFi Stadium Los Angeles. 12:00 PT (00:30 June 22, Tehran)
- June 26: vs Egypt, Lumen Field Seattle. 20:00 PT (08:30 June 27, Tehran)
Viewing from Iran
Iran Summer Time is UTC+4:30, meaning every timezone calculation for Iranian fans involves a half-hour offset. The New Zealand opener arrives before dawn at 06:30 in Tehran. The Belgium match falls just after midnight. The Egypt finale becomes a morning kickoff at 08:30. The 2022 Qatar World Cup placed Iran at relatively convenient viewing times given the regional proximity. The Los Angeles and Seattle venues in 2026 represent a more demanding shift. Fans in Tehran will need to commit to some late-night or early-morning viewing, but the tradition of gathering regardless of the clock is well established.
Check Tehran time and Iran time for live conversions.
Matches
Group G
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Iran play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Iran kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on 2026-06-15 against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
What group is Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iran are in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.
Where do Iran play their group stage matches?
Iran's group stage matches are spread across Los Angeles, Seattle.
How many matches do Iran play in the group stage?
Iran play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-26.