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Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at World Cup

article author: Reuters Author: Reuters ID: 1781579291723288100 Tue, 2026-06-16 03: 03 LOS ANGELES: ‌Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match on Monday after an end-to-end contest played against the backdrop of Iranian fan protests against the government in Tehran. New Zealand went ahead ‌in the ‌seventh minute when Elijah ‌Just ⁠volleyed home from ⁠inside the box after being set up by Chris Wood. Iran deservedly levelled in the 32nd, Ramin Rezaeian stabbing the ball in from close range ⁠to send the largely ‌Iran-supporting crowd ‌at a packed Los Angeles stadium into ‌raptures. Main category: Sport Football Tags: FIFA World Cup 2026 Iran

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