Iranian captain Mehdi Taremi had much to get off his chest during a post-match interview following a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s ongoing war…

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the…

Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy that the football tournament ignites.

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s ongoing war…

A divisive collision of geopolitics and sports is playing out in a community with emotional ties to two countries at war, setting the stage for drama and protest that will go…

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Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says war-related disruptions, visa problems and travel complications have overshadowed the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations.

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

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 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…

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…

After a politically-charged build-up, Iran and New Zealand met in Los Angeles in their opening games of the 2026 World Cup

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.