Published Jun 15, 2026, 11:09 PM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 2 sources

Iran draw with New Zealand in opener after tense buildup

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Iran draw with New Zealand in opener after tense buildup

Iran opened its politically charged World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute.