Iran, New Zealand Split Points in 2-2 Draw

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 2 months ago on

June 16, 2026

Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - June 10, 2025 Iran players line up before the match. (Reuters File)

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New Zealand striker Elijah Just scored twice but couldn’t secure the win as Iran rallied for a 2-2 draw in Monday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage match, ESPN reported.

Just put New Zealand ahead in the 7th minute and extended the lead to 2-0 in the 54th. Iran responded with goals from Ramin Rezaeian (32′) and Mohammad Mohebbi (64′) to level the score.

Iran nearly stole it late, but Thomas cleared Ezatolahi’s effort off the line in stoppage time.

Both sides leave with one point apiece.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.