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 opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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

L'esultanza ha generato polemiche per l'interpretazione data a quel comportamento: c'è chi sostiene ce l'avesse con la diaspora iraniana in America che

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

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L'attaccante festeggia il gol del pareggio contro la Nuova Zelanda con un'esultanza a sfondo politico

L'attaccante festeggia il gol del pareggio contro la Nuova Zelanda con un'esultanza a sfondo politico: ecco cos'è successo

2 minuti per la lettura (Adnkronos) – Polemiche ai Mondiali 2026. L’Iran pareggia 2-2 contro la Nuova Zelanda nella notte e a far discutere è l’esultanza scelta dall’attaccante…