Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.

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.

Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G after a build-up overshadowed by politics

Elijah Just fue la gran figura neozelandesa con un doblete, mientras que la respuesta iraní llegó por conducto de Ramin Rezaeian y Mohammad Mohebi.

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.

Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi on target as Iran take their place at 48-team World Cup

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…

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

Proteste im Stadion bleiben weitgehend ausEs war eines der politisch brisantesten Spiele der WM-Geschichte: Gut 24 Stunden, nachdem im seit Februar schwelenden Krieg mit den USA…

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