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World Cup commentator suspended for embarrassing error during opening game

mirror.co.uk · 6 hours ago

A Turkish broadcasters has been forced to suspend a veteran commentator after he thought Iran were New Zealand and vice-versa during their World Cup opener - before later realising his blunder

Iran players complain of World Cup travel restrictions after New Zealand draw: 'Everything is a disaster'

cbssports.com · 8 hours ago

Iran had to enter and exit the U.S. as quickly as possible for Monday's game in the Los Angeles suburbs, a 2-2 draw with New Zealand, impacting their preparations for the World Cup

Just frustrated New Zealand threw away leads after ‘special’ goals

soccernews.com · 10 hours ago

New Zealand twice held a lead in their World Cup opener against Iran thanks to Elijah Just, but failed to hold out for a win in Group G. The post Just frustrated New Zealand threw away leads after ‘special’ goals appeared first on SoccerNews.

Iran overcomes its divisions for 90 minutes, then same old problems return

sports.yahoo.com · 13 hours ago

Support in LA included those of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve troubles

Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

sports.yahoo.com · 14 hours ago

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

independent.co.uk · 14 hours ago

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

standard.co.uk · 16 hours ago

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup - Ghalenoei

sports.yahoo.com · 16 hours ago

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

Iran coach hits out at treatment of 'most oppressed team' at World Cup

skysports.com · 17 hours ago

Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.

Iran national anthem booed by sections of LA crowd at World Cup opener

standard.co.uk · 17 hours ago

Protesters had promised ‘hell’ in the build-up to the match

World Cup 2026 fixtures, results, full schedule and group standings

standard.co.uk · 17 hours ago

Thrilling draw between Iran and New Zealand

Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup - Ghalenoei

bbc.com · 17 hours ago

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

Iran 'ordered to leave USA immediately' as players slam 'disastrous' treatment

mirror.co.uk · 18 hours ago

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup but have been ordered to leave the United States immediately

Iran slams World Cup travel chaos after draw with New Zealand — 'Everything is a disaster'

sports.yahoo.com · 18 hours ago

Iran's nightmare travel schedule is a product of geopolitical tension with the U.S. throughout a months-long war between the two nations.

Motherwell's Just scores twice but New Zealand held by Iran

sports.yahoo.com · 18 hours ago

New Zealand’s Elijah Just nets fine double but Iran equalise twice in entertaining Group G draw at the 2026 World Cup.

🎥 Uruguay held by Saudi Arabia! Iran and New Zealand serve up 4️⃣ goals!

sports.yahoo.com · 19 hours ago

Despite the difficulties faced before the tournament, including logistical issues, visas, and protests from part of the Iranian delegation in the United States, Iran earned a hard-fought point in thei...

Iran coach says team ordered out of U.S. immediately after draw with New Zealand

cbc.ca · 20 hours ago

The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night in Inglewood, Calif.

Iran fight back twice to rescue thrilling draw against New Zealand

skysports.com · 20 hours ago

Iran put their turbulent build-up to the World Cup behind them as they came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in what was arguably the game of the tournament so far.

Iran player accused of 'gun celebration' in new World Cup controversy

mirror.co.uk · 20 hours ago

Iran recorded a 2-2 draw with New Zealand as they arrived at the World Cup in controversial circumstances, and more drama is set to unfold following the match

Iran vs New Zealand: All the big moments and rate the players!

skysports.com · 20 hours ago