Iran recorded a 2-2 draw with New Zealand as they arrived at the World Cup in controversial circumstances, and more drama is set to unfold following the match

Iran's players reacted as their country's national anthem was played ahead of their match against New Zealand

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

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…

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…

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…

Iran showcased determination in their World Cup opener, twice rallying from behind to secure a dramatic draw against New Zealand amidst geopolitical tensions and global attention.

Amid intense anti-government protests and anthem booing, a resilient Iran twice fought back through Rezaeian and Mohebi to deny the All Whites a historic World Cup win.

Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on June 15 as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a…

Iran recorded a 2-2 draw with New Zealand as they arrived at the World Cup in controversial circumstances, and more drama is set to unfold following the match

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener but were seemingly forced to fly back to their Tijuana base after the game.

A goal was celebrated by some fans critical of the Iranian government, many of whom carried Iran's pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag. Some also booed Iran's national anthem…

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The 27-year-old has responded after allegedly imitating shooting a gun with his hands after scoring in the draw with New Zealand

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup but have been ordered to leave the United States immediately

Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi found himself at the centre of online debate following his celebration during Iran's 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup 2026…

LOS ANGELES, June 16 — Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly...