2026 World Cup Picks: Iran vs. New Zealand (Monday)
Group play of the 2026 World Cup continues on Monday, and we have another wall-to-wall slate of games with Groups G and H getting underway. Below, I'll break down each of the four matches, touching on the odds and providing my betting analysis for the day. Here are my top 2026 World Cup picks for Monday, June 15th’s game Iran vs. New Zealand.
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Monday's Best 2026 World Cup Picks & Predictions: Iran vs. New Zealand
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Iran (-105) vs. New Zealand (+340), DRAW (+230) | O/U 2.5 (+145/-180)
The fourth match scheduled for Monday wraps up out West, with Iran and New Zealand squaring off in a Group G showdown. The teams are priced at -200 and +150, respectively, to qualify for the knockout stage. The finale gets underway at 9:00 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
I'll be backing Iran in this game. In the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, 85th-ranked New Zealand is the lowest-ranked team in the tournament. They've never won a World Cup game, going 0-3-3 on the biggest stage.
Iran is actually a respectable 20th in the rankings, despite not really being on many people's radar as a top contender on the pitch. They've won their last three matches overall, outscoring the opposition 10-1. I think they'll prevail against this New Zealand side that's 1-0-5 in its last six matches, getting shut out in four of those games.
Bet: Iran Moneyline (-105)