Event Brief
UPDATED Jun 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Jun 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Iran draw New Zealand in World Cup opener
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Iran twice came from behind to draw 2–2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener.
WHO: Iran and New Zealand
WHAT: Iran twice rallied to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The match ended with Iran twice coming from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw.
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