WHAT A THRILLER IN GROUP G! 
New Zealand 
– Iran 
The FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another unforgettable match as New Zealand and Iran played out an exciting 2-2 draw in Los Angeles.
Elijah Just was the star for New Zealand, scoring twice to put the All Whites ahead on two occasions. But Iran showed tremendous character, battling back each time through goals from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi to earn a share of the points.
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group G
June 15, 2026
Los Angeles Stadium
Full Time: New Zealand 2-2 IranA determined performance from Roland and the team sees New Zealand take an important point from their opening Group G encounter. The squad now heads to Canada as they prepare for their next World Cup challenge against Egypt.