Iran line up: Beiranvand, Khalilzade, Mohammadi, Yusefi, Nemati, Rezaeyan, Ezatollah, Mohebei, Goddos, Taremi, Moganlu. New Zealand: Crocombe, Paine, Boxall, Kakache, Surman, Bell, Stamenich, Singh, Mackwat, Just, Wood.
The match kicks off at 4:00 MSK on June 16 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA. Referee César Ramós of Mexico will officiate.
Iran next faces Belgium on June 21 and Egypt on June 27 in Group G. New Zealand plays Egypt on June 22 and Belgium on June 27.
Confirmed lineups and formation choices will immediately affect match odds and handicap markets, with bookmakers reassessing team strength based on starting XI composition.