Iran and New Zealand draw 2-2 in Group G clash
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw at the Los Angeles Stadium in a Group G match of the World Cup. Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand, netting his first within seven minutes and adding a second just after halftime. Iran came back to equalize twice, with Ramin Rezaeian scoring the first equalizer, followed by Mohammed Mohabi's header that leveled the score after New Zealand's second goal. The contest highlighted strong performances from both teams as they pursued advancement in the tournament.
- •Elijah Just scores both goals for New Zealand.
- •Iran's Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammed Mohabi each find the net.
- •The match took place on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles.
- •Iran remains unbeaten, collecting no yellow cards in the tournament.
- •The teams displayed strong attacking football throughout the match.
- 3:56 AMBBC Sport — Just scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Iran 2-2 New Zealand: Just brace cancelled out in entertaining contest
"Iran fought back twice to draw 2-2 with the World Cup’s lowest ranked side New Zealand in an entertaining Group G clash at the Los Angeles Stadium. Elijah Just scored a brace either side of half tim...
"Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 3:56 AMJust scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game
Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:10 AMIran 2-2 New Zealand: Just brace cancelled out in entertaining contest
Iran fought back twice to draw 2-2 with the World Cup’s lowest ranked side New Zealand in an entertaining Group G clash at the Los Angeles Stadium. Elijah Just scored a brace either side of half tim...
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