Samuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·18 Jun, 2026 02:00 AM3 mins to read‌NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess looks back at an incredible match at SoFi Stadium between the All Whites and Iran on Tuesday (NZT). Video / Michael BurgessA Welsh influencer flew out to watch the All Whites’ World Cup opener with Iran to swap shirts with New Zealand forward Kosta Barbarouses.

Gav Murphy, who presents and produces several podcasts, struck up a friendship with Barbarouses online and was able to secure tickets for the 2-2 draw thanks