Iran showed their resilience in a gripping draw with New Zealand and Uruguay battled back against Saudi Arabia in four draws in one day for just the second time in World Cup history

The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening…

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Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a…

After a draw between Belgium and Egypt the winner of this contest can move to the top of Group G

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.

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

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 come from behind in Los Angeles after double strike from Kiwi winger to leave Group G finally balanced.

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.

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

INGLEWOOD, California, June 15 : Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, as protests against…

After a ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld before the Group G contest, Elijah Just twice gave the All Whites the lead, but Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi hit…

The national teams tied at 2-2

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

Iran showed resilience on and off the pitch as Team Melli twice fought back from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in a politically charged FIFA World Cup opener on…