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Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in FIFA World Cup Group G
By Xinhua Published: Jun 16, 2026 11:17 AM
Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in FIFA World Cup Group

Elijah Just (L) of New Zealand celebrates his score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Elijah Just (L) of New Zealand celebrates his score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)


Elijah Just (1st R, front) of New Zealand shoots to score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Elijah Just (1st R, front) of New Zealand shoots to score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Elijah Just (1st R) of New Zealand shoots to score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Elijah Just (1st R) of New Zealand shoots to score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Joe Bell (top) of New Zealand fights for a head ball during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Joe Bell (top) of New Zealand fights for a head ball during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Shahriyar Moghanloo of Iran competes during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shahriyar Moghanloo of Iran competes during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Shahriyar Moghanloo (top) of Iran vies with Michael Boxall of New Zealand during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shahriyar Moghanloo (top) of Iran vies with Michael Boxall of New Zealand during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Shahriyar Moghanloo (top) of Iran vies with Michael Boxall of New Zealand during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shahriyar Moghanloo (top) of Iran vies with Michael Boxall of New Zealand during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Sarpreet Singh (2nd R) of New Zealand competes with players of Iran during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Sarpreet Singh (2nd R) of New Zealand competes with players of Iran during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Ramin Rezaeian (L) of Iran celebrates his score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Ramin Rezaeian (L) of Iran celebrates his score during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



Shahriyar Moghanloo (L) of Iran and Michael Boxall of New Zealand compete during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Shahriyar Moghanloo (L) of Iran and Michael Boxall of New Zealand compete during the group G match between Iran and New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)