IndiaBroadcast and TV Schedules for India viewers
Watching the IR Iran squad compete during the World Cup 2026 is simple for fans residing in India. The official rights holder, Sports18, Sports18 HD, is offering complete TV broadcasts of all group stage and knockout matches.
In addition to linear TV channels, live streaming options are provided on the JioCinema, JioHotstar app, allowing users to watch matches on smart TVs, mobile phones, or desktop browsers. Check with the service provider to verify if a subscription or account registration is required before the matchday starts.
IR Iran Kick-off Times in India
IR Iran's next fixture against New Zealand kicks off at 06:30 AM GMT+5:30 on Tue, Jun 16 in India (Next Day (+1) relative to the stadium's local date). Every IR Iran match below is converted to India local time on Sports18, Sports18 HD, so fans in India know exactly when to tune in.
| Fixture | Kick-off (India) | Local Date | Stadium Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IR Iran vs New Zealand | 06:30 AM GMT+5:30 | 2026-06-16(Next Day (+1)) | SoFi Stadium |
| IR Iran vs Belgium | 12:30 AM GMT+5:30 | 2026-06-22(Next Day (+1)) | SoFi Stadium |
| IR Iran vs Egypt | 08:30 AM GMT+5:30 | 2026-06-27(Next Day (+1)) | Lumen Field |