Mohammad Mohebbi has defended his apparent ‘gun’ celebration after netting Iran’s equaliser in the 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Iran kicked off its World Cup against New Zealand on Monday night.

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

Iranian fans accused anti-government protesters of heckling them as they went into the stadium for the match against 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 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 drew New Zealand 2-2 in their World Cup 2026 opener at SoFi Stadium, but the crypto fan token sector remains notably absent from the biggest tournament

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.

A peace deal between the US and Iran was signed barely 24 hours before the team took the pitch

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

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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…

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

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…

Mohammad Mohebbi has defended his apparent ‘gun’ celebration after netting Iran’s equaliser in the 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Iran equalized twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as 70,108 fans watched a politically charged match at SoFi Stadium.

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