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Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup opener

Published 16 June 2026

Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in a politically charged World Cup opener in Los Angeles on Monday, June 15. The match, played before a crowd of over 70,000 at SoFi Stadium, unfolded amid significant geopolitical tensions and logistical hurdles that have complicated Iran's tournament par...

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