Iran's 2-2 World Cup draw with New Zealand at SoFi Stadium was overshadowed by visa denials, banned flags, and FIFA's landmark crypto partnerships with

FIFA World Cup 2026 opens with Iran vs New Zealand at SoFi Stadium as Kraken's landmark crypto sponsorship and surging prediction market volumes reshape the

Iran's World Cup 2026 opener coincides with a US-Iran peace deal as Kraken becomes FIFA's first crypto sponsor and OFAC targets Iranian digital assets.

It was raining goals on Sunday with Germany and Sweden both impressing with big wins. Today, though, soccer takes somewhat of a backseat with Iran set to play its first match of…

Iran will begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against New Zealand just hours after Tehran and Washington announced an agreement to end more than 100 days of conflict.

Iran and New Zealand draw 1-1 at halftime in their 2026 World Cup Group G opener as Kraken debuts as FIFA's first Official Crypto Exchange Supporter.

Iran opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as several hundred Iranian Americans protested the Tehran

Iranian fans accused anti-government protesters of heckling them as they went into the stadium for the match against 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 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.

The national teams tied at 2-2

Iran begins its politically charged FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw against New Zealand.

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

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

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

Iran showed their resilience in a gripping draw with New Zealand and Uruguay battled back against Saudi Arabia in four draws in one day for just the second time in World Cup…

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.