Iran come back from behind twice to draw 2-2 with NZ in their FIFA World Cup opener in US

Iran came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in LA. Elijah just put NZ ahead in 7th and 54th minutes, but Ramin Rezaeian (32') and Mohammad Mohebbi (64') levelled for Iran each time. Iran decided to compete at WC despite FIFA rejecting request to move group-stage matches out of US.