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Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match

scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between IR Iran and New Zealand

Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?

matches and scored two goals in a campaign that ended at the group stage. **Egypt at World Cup 2026:** Belgium (June 15), New Zealand (June 21), Iran

World Cup 2026: Spain vs Cape Verde prediction, schedules, latest news

World Cup ## What do the predictions say for Iran vs New Zealand? Iran and New Zealand have only played each other twice before, and this will be their first meeting in a competitive match. Their

Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch

matches in the US. ## Head-to-head This is just the third meeting between New Zealand and Iran and the first time the sides have met in a competitive fixture. They last played in October

Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine

World Cup match with New Zealand](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/876/cpsprodpb/d9fb/live/58835060-6935-11f1-9eac-df8ea7226b66.jpg)Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Iran fans during the match with New Zealand ## 'I'm here to support Iran, not the regime' Outside, chants against

Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma

World Cup debutants really did hold the perennial favourites to a no-score draw. “Wow, just wow”, [Sid Lowe’s match report](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/15/spain-cape-verde-world-cup-2026-group-h-match-report) begins. **Belgium 1-1 Egypt** | Romelu Lukaku’s threat

Injured Salah has played his last game for Liverpool: Egypt team official

World ⁠⁠Cup](/sports/2026/3/25/mohamed-salah-is-liverpool-exit-the-end-or-can-world-cup-spur-egypt-star), where Egypt face Belgium, New ⁠⁠Zealand and Iran in Group G. However, Salah is determined to recover in time for the tournament in North America, which starts on June 11, and avoid

It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's next

score](https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/07/08/329898310/not-a-misprint-germany-leads-brazil-5-0-at-halftime) for them). [![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo dribbles the ball during the international friendly football match between Portugal and Chile at Estadio Nacional do Jamor in Oeiras, on June 6.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com

Pochettino raises expectations as he reveals USMNT 2026 World Cup roster

Iran or New Zealand. A win there, and it’s on to the Round of 16 and, then, they could reasonably start talking quarterfinals. ## A look at the squad **Goalkeepers** Matt Freese has been Pochettino

Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?

matched in the FIFA rankings and their game against each other is likely to decide second place in the group. Jordan may be making their debut, but they will not be easy opponents. They were

Sardar Azmoun left out as Iran announce World Cup 2026 squad

scored 57 goals in his 91 appearances for his country and was part of Iran’s squad in its last two appearances at the World Cup. Iran’s forward line at the World Cup will

Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

scored a couple of hat-tricks since joining from Danish side Randers FC in February, including one on his first start. **Sutton's prediction:** 2-2 **AI's prediction:** 1-2 ## GROUP E **Sutton

Which European nation has the best chance to win World Cup 2026?

Iran will both provide stern tests, while New Zealand will do well to take a point in a tough group. ## ⚽️ BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA **World Cup Appearances:** 2 (2014, 2026) **Best finish:** Group stage **Overall World

Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup

World Cup **Los Angeles –** “I’m sure when we score a goal today, everyone will be cheering.” That was the prediction of Iranian fan Parsa Tafreshi, who had travelled from New York to Los Angeles

Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

New Zealand as the one they must win before facing one of Asia’s most disciplined sides, Iran. **Key takeaway** Egypt have what it takes to challenge for a place in the knockout rounds

England taking care of Saka before World Cup - Tuchel

scored 14 goals in 48 appearances for the Three Lions, still requires careful attention before the tournament which has raised some concerns given he is a key player. "We still have to take a little