Home / Sport / Football / Football World CupSamuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·16 Jun, 2026 04:01 AM3 mins to read‌The All Whites drew with Iran in their first match of the FIFA World Cup.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Disappointed but proud was how coach Darren Bazeley and the All Whites came away from their 2-2 draw with Iran to kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign. New Zealand led twice through goals from Elijah Just, but defensive mistakes allowed Iran back into the match.

Bazeley was proud

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