Group facts
Group
Group G
Confederation
AFC
Opponents
Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand
First match
June 15, 2026
Last match
June 26, 2026
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Group G
Iran
Iran are in Group G with Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand. Their verified group route starts against New Zealand in Los Angeles, continues with Belgium in Los Angeles, and closes against Egypt in Seattle.
Quick team snapshot
Iran start with a two-match base in Los Angeles, then only move before the final group date in Seattle.
- Opening match: June 15, 2026 against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles hosts the opener and the second match before the route shifts to Seattle.
- Closing match: June 26, 2026 against Egypt in Seattle.
- Group-stage window: 11 days from the opener to the closer.
Group-stage route
- Opener: New Zealand · 2026-06-15 · Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles)
- Second match: Belgium · 2026-06-21 · Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles)
- Group closer: Egypt · 2026-06-26 · Seattle Stadium (Seattle)
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FAQ
- When does Iran open the group stage?
- June 15, 2026 against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) in Los Angeles.
- When is Iran's second group match?
- June 21, 2026 against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium (Los Angeles) in Los Angeles.
- How much time does Iran get between group matches?
- 6 days separate the opener and second match, and 5 days separate the second match and the group closer.
- Which city hosts the first two Iran group matches?
- Los Angeles hosts the opener against New Zealand and the second match against Belgium before the closer in Seattle.
- When does Iran close the group stage?
- June 26, 2026 against Egypt at Seattle Stadium (Seattle) in Seattle.