After a politically-charged build-up, Iran and New Zealand met in Los Angeles in their opening games of the 2026 World Cup

By Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) - Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the…

Iran’s World Cup preparation has been anything but ideal.

Iran faces New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G opener on June 15. Preview includes predictions, key players, and betting odds.

Protests and tension threatened to turn match into political flashpoint

Iran is beginning its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles after being forced to train in Tijuana, with players allowed into the US only for matches and many…

Everything you need to know ahead of Iran’s controversial World Cup opener

After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.

Neither Iran nor New Zealand has ever progressed past the group stage of a World Cup.

Iran and New Zealand meet in Group G as the political turmoil between Iran and the U.S. overshadows the World Cup. Follow the action.

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a tense backdrop.

The 16th game of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles will capture plenty of attention.

Iran takes on New Zealand in FIFA World Cup 2026 Live updates. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

Iran took on New Zealand at SoFi Stadium on Monday evening in a fiercely political setting.

LOS ANGELES: Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match on Monday after an end-to-end contest played against the backdrop of…

Iran has opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fought back twice to lock in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their World Cup debut, demonstrating grit in the face of social unrest. The match, charged…

Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United…

Iran twice found themselves trailing to the tournament's lowest-ranked team, thanks to goals from New Zealand striker Elijah Just. | Football News

The draw dents Iran’s hopes of progressing to the knockouts for the first time.