Iran vs. New Zealand: Head-to-head record and past meetings

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 3

Iran wins: 1

Draws: 2

New Zealand wins: 0

Iran and New Zealand have rarely clashed throughout history, with just three meetings, including their Group G encounter at the 2026 World Cup. 

The two teams were unable to be separated in their first clash back in August 1973, as Iran and New Zealand were both made to settle for a 0-0 draw in the international friendly. 

However, their first competitive meeting did deliver a winner, with Iran securing a 3-0 victory in their AFC-OFC Challenge clash in October 2003. 

In their second competitive encounter in Los Angeles, Iran twice fought back to draw 2-2 at SoFi Stadium.

Having gone ahead through Elijah Just in minutes seven and 54, the West Asian nation levelled on both occasions, with Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi equalising after the half-hour mark and hour mark, respectively.

Last three meetings

Jun 15, 2026: Iran 2-2 New Zealand (World Cup)

Oct 12, 2003: Iran 3-0 New Zealand (AFC-OFC Challenge)

Aug 12, 1973: Iran 0-0 New Zealand (International Friendly)