Game
Iran
Iran
IRN
1538Rating
2 - 2
HT 1 - 1
Notable Events
10th game played in Inglewood 10th
1st game for Iran in Inglewood 1st
1st game for New Zealand in Inglewood 1st
3rd meeting between Iran and New Zealand 3rd
37th time the score was 2-2 in the FIFA World Cup 37th
27th 2-2 involving Iran 27th
15th 2-2 involving New Zealand 15th
1st 2-2 involving Iran in the FIFA World Cup 1st

AI Synopsis

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Match Importance
66 / 100 Medium
Minimal Low Medium Marquee Elite

A meaningful match - competitive opponents, a stage worth the trip, but not on the elite shelf.

Rating Impact

Iran ▼ -2.1
Before
1538
After
1536
Win expected: 60%
New Zealand ▲ +2.1
Before
1465
After
1467
Win expected: 40%
Pre-Match Win Probability
60%
40%
Iran New Zealand

Model Verdict

What the WFS predictor said before kickoff

Iran55.8% probabilityModel pick
MissedActual: DrawVerdict
1.83 - 1.05Actual: 2 - 2Expected score
0.060 = textbook · 1 = shockSurprise
Iran Draw New Zealand
56% 23% 21%
Over 2.5 goals
55
Both teams to score
55
Tournament
Competition
FIFA World Cup
Edition
2026
Phase
Group Stages
Stage
Group 7 / G
Venue
USANeutral Venue

Data Confidence

Previous Meetings

Match-Up Analysis

Head-to-head matches between Iran and New Zealand prior to this game.

H 12 Oct 03 AWAY
3 - 0
AFC OFC Challenge
D 12 Aug 73 AWAY
0 - 0
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