Iran and New Zealand draw in tense World Cup match
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw on June 16 at the Los Angeles Stadium during the World Cup 2026. The match was marked by political tension as fans displayed pre-revolutionary flags despite a Fifa ban. Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand, while Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi equalized for Iran. In other action, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia also ended in a 1-1 stalemate, making it a historic day with four draws in one World Cup day for only the second time ever.
- •Iran and New Zealand end their match in a 2-2 draw.
- •Elijah Just scores twice for New Zealand.
- •Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi equalize for Iran.
- •Uruguay and Saudi Arabia finish 1-1 in Group H.
- •Four draws occur in World Cup matches for the second time in history.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — 📝 2026 World Cup, overnight round-up
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — 📝 World Cup 2026, overnight round-up
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Everything you missed overnight at the World Cup 2026
"Every morning, OneFootball will bring you a full recap of the night at the World Cup. Here’s the first one!The must-see story of the nightWhat a tough start to the World Cup it has been for the Sout...
"Every morning, OneFootball will bring you a full recap of the night at the World Cup. And as you’ll see, it was a busy night!The night’s must-see momentsThis is obviously one of the main stories o...
"Iran showed their resilience in a gripping draw with New Zealand and Uruguay battled back against Saudi Arabia in four draws in one day for just the second time in World Cup history
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:58 AM📝 2026 World Cup, overnight round-up
Every morning, OneFootball will bring you a full recap of the night at the World Cup. And as you’ll see, it was a busy night!The night’s must-see momentsThis is obviously one of the main stories o...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:37 AM📝 World Cup 2026, overnight round-up
Every morning, OneFootball will bring you a full recap of the night at the World Cup. Here’s the first one!The must-see story of the nightWhat a tough start to the World Cup it has been for the Sout...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:53 AMEverything you missed overnight at the World Cup 2026
Iran showed their resilience in a gripping draw with New Zealand and Uruguay battled back against Saudi Arabia in four draws in one day for just the second time in World Cup history
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