Iran vs New Zealand
head-to-head record
- Iran wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- New Zealand wins
- 0
3 meetings, 1973 to 2026Goals: Iran 5, New Zealand 2
Iran and New Zealand have met 3 times since 1973. Iran have won 1, New Zealand 0, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 15 June 2026, when the match ended 2–2 at the World Cup.
The 3 meetings have produced 7 goals, 2.33 per game. The biggest win is Iran’s 3–0 in a friendly in 2003. Iran are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws). They went 30 years without meeting, between 1973 and 2003.
Who has won more, Iran or New Zealand?
All matches3 matches
Competitive1 match
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Iran 5, New Zealand 22.33 per game
- First meeting
- New Zealand 0–0 IranFriendly, 12 Aug 1973
- Most recent
- Iran 2–2 New ZealandWorld Cup, 15 Jun 2026
- Iran’s biggest win
- Iran 3–0 New ZealandFriendly, 12 Oct 2003
- Most goals in a meeting
- Iran 2–2 New ZealandWorld Cup, 15 Jun 2026
- Current run
- Iran unbeaten in 3
- TFN Elo rating now
- Iran 1852 (27th), New Zealand 1678 (64th)How the rating works
All 3 meetings
- Iran2New Zealand2
World Cup
Inglewood, United States (neutral)
- Iran3New Zealand0
Friendly
Tehran, Iran
- New Zealand0Iran0
Friendly
Auckland, New Zealand
Home, away and neutral
In Iran's home games
1 match
100
IranDrawsNew Zealand
In New Zealand's home games
1 match
010
IranDrawsNew Zealand
At neutral venues
1 match
010
IranDrawsNew Zealand
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Iran | Draws | New Zealand | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3–0 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Iran | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12003 | None |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31973 to 2026 | 12026 |
Questions answered
How many times have Iran and New Zealand played each other?
3 times, starting on 12 August 1973. 1 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Iran and New Zealand?
Iran, with 1 wins to 0. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Iran vs New Zealand?
Iran’s 3–0 win in a friendly on 12 October 2003 in Tehran.
When did Iran and New Zealand last play?
On 15 June 2026 in Inglewood, when the match ended 2–2 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Iran and New Zealand?
In 1 competitive match, Iran have 0 wins, New Zealand have 0, and 1 ended level.
Every Iran vs New Zealand result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 2–2 | New Zealand | World Cup | Inglewood, United States (neutral) | |
| Iran | 3–0 | New Zealand | Friendly | Tehran, Iran | |
| New Zealand | 0–0 | Iran | Friendly | Auckland, New Zealand |
Recent form
Iran
- Lat RussiaFriendly0–2Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lat UzbekistanFriendly1–3Thu 24 Sept 2026
- Dv EgyptWorld Cup1–1Fri 26 Jun 2026
- Dv BelgiumWorld Cup0–0Sun 21 Jun 2026
- Dv New ZealandWorld Cup2–2Mon 15 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.