- Iran vs. New Zealand22¢
- Spread: Iran (-31.5)24¢
- Iran vs. New Zealand: O/U 169.5>99¢
In the upcoming FIBA WCQ Asia game, scheduled for August 28 at 6:00AM ET: If the Iran win, the market will resolve to "Iran". If the New Zealand win, the market will resolve to "New Zealand". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Iran and New Zealand met in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G opener at SoFi Stadium, where the higher-ranked Iranian side faced significant logistical and geopolitical hurdles including training in Mexico and immediate post-match departure requirements. New Zealand, ranked far lower, twice led through Elijah Just’s goals assisted by Chris Wood but could not hold on as Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi equalized for Iran in a 2-2 draw. A partisan crowd of over 70,000 supported the visitors, who showed strong attacking intent despite disrupted preparations. New Zealand’s performance highlighted their organization and counterattacking threat, while Iran’s resilience kept points on the board amid a tight group stage. Later results saw Belgium advance as group winners and Egypt qualify, leaving both teams with mixed outcomes.