Iran’s World Cup opener in the USA live on free TV
June 15, 2026 – 10:42 amReading time: 1 min.
Milad Mohammadi from the Iranian national team: The team is starting the tournament in the USA, of all places. (Source: IMAGO/NOUSHAD/imago)
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Iran and New Zealand meet in an explosive World Cup game. t-online gives an overview of where you can watch the duel live.
For Iran, the 2026 World Cup begins under special circumstances: the war with the USA accompanies the start of the tournament. Nevertheless, the team will play its first group game in the US state of California. The Iranians don’t want to be distracted by this in terms of sport and want to start with a sense of success.
Opponents New Zealand go into the tournament as clear outsiders and are only taking part in a World Cup finals for the third time. In Group G with Belgium, the main focus is on second place, which Egypt is also fighting for. A good start to this direct duel is all the more important.
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Where will Iran vs New Zealand be broadcast?
The game between Iran and New Zealand will be broadcast live on ZDF. At the same time, MagentaTV will also show the game on TV and in the live stream – but this requires a paid subscription.
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The duel will take place in the Los Angeles Stadium and will kick off at 3 a.m. German time on the night of Monday to Tuesday.
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Is there a live ticker?
Yes. t-online offers a live ticker for all games in the 2026 World Cup. You can also follow the match between Iran and New Zealand there in real time. Click here for an overview.
Further information about the game can be found on t-online on the match day.
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