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NZ and Iran share the spoils in thrilling World Cup clash

Iran and New Zealand captains Mehdi Taremi (left) and Chris Wood.
Iran and New Zealand captains Mehdi Taremi (left) and Chris Wood.

The All Whites drew 2-2 with Iran in the first match of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in Los Angeles.

Belgium and Egypt - the other two teams in the group - earlier played out a 1-1 draw.