IRN vs NZL, World Cup 2026: Iran and New Zealand share spoils after box-office 2-2 thriller - Action in Images
Elijah Just's brace helped New Zealand, ranked 85th in the world, earn an impressive 2-2 draw against 20th-ranked Iran in their Group G opener.
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Iran fought back from behind on two occasions to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in a gripping World Cup encounter at Los Angeles Stadium.(AP Photo)
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After months of uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament following the war in the Middle East, all eyes were on the Iranians as they took on the New Zealanders in Group G at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium.(AP Photo)
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New Zealand took an early lead when Elijah Just volleyed home from inside the box after being set up by Chris Wood.(REUTERS)
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Ramin Rezaeian showed sharp instincts inside the box, reacting first after an initial effort was blocked and scrambling the ball past the advancing goalkeeper to bring Iran back on level terms.(REUTERS)
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