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Sarpreet Singh made his debut for New Zealand in their 2-2 draw against Iran

Elijah Just's stock continues to rise after his standout display for New Zealand in Tuesday's 2-2 draw, with All-Whites boss Darren Bazeley full of...

Nottingham Forest are very keen to sign Roma centre-back Jan Ziolkowski this summer to bolster their defensive options.Vitor Pereira wants to get...

New Zealand vs Egypt at BC Place with all four Group G sides level on points. Our predictions pick out the best bets for this must-win clash. The...

New Zealand boss Darren Bazeley says that the many people watching Elijah Just will have been impressed by his showing against Iran. The Celtic...

Nottingham Forest centre back Tyler Bindon came off the bench for New Zealand in its World Cup opener against Iran. His mum Jenny Bindon was a...

Nottingham Forest centre back Tyler Bindon came off the bench for New Zealand in its World Cup opener against Iran. His mum Jenny Bindon was a...

Turkish World Cup broadcaster Murat Ekrem Cimen was suspended after a string of errors involving Iran and New Zealand during the 2026 tournament...

Ghana enter the 2026 World Cup with high expectations, yet they hold the lowest FIFA ranking in a highly competitive Group L alongside England,...

Iran and New Zealand faced each other at the World Cup on Monday evening

Tommy Smith returns from the National League, Chris Wood is back from the operating table, and Darren Bazeley’s All Whites face Iran in Los Angeles...

Elijah Just’s World Cup performances are only increasing the number of Celtic supporters wondering what might have been. The Motherwell attacker...

Rashford and Saka do not start for England this evening (Picture: FA via Getty Images) Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have been named on the...

When Kimberly Robeson showed up to Los Angeles Stadium Monday to watch Iran take on New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup, she was disappointed to find...

A World Cup 2026 commentator has been suspended by Turkish broadcaster TRT after mistakenly confusing Iran and New Zealand during Tuesday's live...

A World Cup broadcaster has suspended one of its commentators after he confused Iran and New Zealand during their World Cup clash.

Turkish state broadcaster TRT has suspended a veteran commentator after he confused Iran and New Zealand during their World Cup clash, with the...

Gordon and Bellingham could both start this evening (Picture: FA via Getty Images) Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke are in line to start for...

Iran's football team faced immense logistical challenges and intrusive security measures during their World Cup campaign in the US, drawing 2-2...

When Tyler Bindon came in off the bench for New Zealand in its World Cup opener against Iran, he made a bit of history with his mom. Jenny Bindon...

Jordan are one of Lionel Messi's rivals in the 2026 World Cup in Group J, which they share with Argentina, where their level is considered...

Argentina vs Algeria will open their 2026 World Cup debut, but who will be the referee and which uniforms will they use? Argentina, led by Lionel...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have just started with teams still playing their first matches, but the tournament got started with a bang in France’s...

Chris Sutton has stated that Celtic's inability to secure a deal for Elijah Just could now cost them after his brilliant performance for New...

Iran's World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand in Los Angeles became a flashpoint for political tensions.

Former England winger Joe Cole (Picture: Getty) Joe Cole believes England’s World Cup campaign will ‘not end well’ if Thomas Tuchel makes a...

New Zealand head coach Bazeley praised Motherwell playmaker Just for announcing himself to the world with a double in the All Whites’ 2-2 draw...

A Turkish broadcasters has been forced to suspend a veteran commentator after he thought Iran were New Zealand and vice-versa during their World...

Iran kick off campaign with draw against New Zealand

Motherwell's Elijah Just is exactly the kind of signing that Tonda Eckert needs to get Southampton fans back onside this summer.Young, athletic,...

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood turned provider as New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran at the World Cup, and he thinks his teammates are still...

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has launched a scathing attack on the conditions surrounding his team at the 2026 World Cup, claiming they are the...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – World, meet the new New Zealand.

Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the Los Angeles Stadium before Iran's match against New Zealand. The team's participation in...

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in a dramatic Group G clash at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday

New Zealand, featuring the MLS duo of Michael Boxall and Finn Surman, continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Sunday with a vital Group G...

New Zealand twice held a lead in their World Cup opener against Iran thanks to Elijah Just, but failed to hold out for a win in Group G. The post...

MAX Crocombe started as New Zealand played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Iran in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. The All Whites twice took the...

Celtic have been urged to sign a player who has just shone on his World Cup debut; he is also no stranger to Scottish football. Elijah Just’s World...

Iran took a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their first fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game took place under tense circumstances, as war...

Iran kick off campaign with draw against New Zealand

Iran kick off campaign with draw against New Zealand

Chris Wood will still be hoping to return to his very best in 2026-27 after an injury-plagued campaign at Nottingham Forest.Despite making just 20...

Iranian support in LA included supporters of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve...

Tino Livramento is set to be ruled out of England’s squad (Getty) Tino Livramento is set to be ruled out of England’s World Cup campaign through...

Celtic are yet to get going in the summer transfer market, and it should be a worry. As the 2026 summer transfer window opened on...

The atmosphere within the Team Melli camp is electric as Iran readies itself for their Group G journey, prepared to navigate a challenging opening...

Old pals Rogers and Bellingham now vying for the same spot in the team (Picture: Getty Images) Roll back two years and the prospect of Jude...

Iran were held to a 2-2 draw by New Zealand at the World Cup in the USA, but the squad were ordered to leave the country 'immediately' after the...

New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh became the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match, playing nearly the full game in a 2-2 draw...

The 'All Whites' drew 2-2 with Iran in Los Angeles.

For 90 minutes, the Iran national team was allowed to focus on soccer. And then, alas, reality descended once more.

Celtic should accelerate their move for Motherwell winger Elijah Just following his standout World Cup display.Coming off the back of an impressive...

Iran have claimed they were forced out of the United States just minutes after their opener with New Zealand concluded, saying his team are the...

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans ahead of Germany vs Curacao (Picture: X) Shaun Evans, the video assistant referee at the centre of controversy...

Iran were held to a draw by New Zealand in their opening World Cup match, a game mired in controversy as midfielder Mohammad Mohebi faced...

Iran have been forced to leave the US after their draw with New Zealand as tensions rise.

Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi's celebration of his equaliser against New Zealand has been criticised by fans, who have accused the player of an...

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about New Zealand vs Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in Los Angeles in the early hours of Tuesday morning

Iran was reportedly ordered to fly out of the United States immediately after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup

Celtic-linked Elijah Just gave supporters another reason to take notice after scoring both goals in New Zealand’s 2-2 World Cup draw with Iran. The...

Iran's Mohammad Mohebi sparked online debate after scoring a crucial equalizer against New Zealand in their World Cup qualifier. His goal...

Iran are embroiled in controversy during their 2026 World Cup opener with New Zealand.

Mohammad Mohebi's controversial goal celebration and Ramin Rezaeian's comments have drawn attention during Iran's World Cup opener against New...

Iran and New Zealand settled for a point in the hours that followed President Donald Trump's announcement that a US-Iran peace agreement had been...

Chris Sutton believes Celtic may already have missed their chance to land Elijah Just on the cheap. The Motherwell star enhanced his growing...

⚽ All the latest on day six of the tournament⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail usWe are officially 2/3 of the way through the...

Nottingham Forest star Chris Wood was in action for the first time at the 2026 World Cup on Monday as New Zealand claimed a 2-2...

Iran manager Amir Ghalenoei has heavily criticised tournament organisers, labelling his squad the "most repressed team" at the World Cup after they...

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup but have been ordered to leave the United States immediately

Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi has been accused of producing a 'gun celebration' during the World Cup match against New Zealand with FIFA asked to...

Iran kick off campaign with draw against New Zealand

Iran drew their World Cup opener 2-2 with New Zealand but faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed frustration, stating...

The 27-year-old has responded after allegedly imitating shooting a gun with his hands after scoring in the draw with New Zealand

Iran and New Zealand played out an exciting 2-2 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. The match in Los Angeles saw contrasting reactions to...

Keith Hackett has insisted that Belgium's equaliser against Egypt should not have stood in their 1-1 draw in the 2026 World Cup on Monday.The...

Ghalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately' ‘We were supposed to stay here tonight to recover'Iran captain Mehdi Taremi, midfielder Mohammad...

Iran respond with two goals against New Zealand to force a 2-2 draw in their World Cup game in Los Angeles

Mohebbi scored Iran’s equaliser in a thrilling 2-2 draw (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Iran opened their politically-charged World Cup...

Iran's Mohammad Mohebi scored to earn his side a draw against New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, but his goal celebration has sparked a social...

Elijah Just scored twice, helping New Zealand to sit level top of group G.

Iran and New Zealand produced the World Cup's most unexpected thriller, drawing 2-2 in a Group G opener that has blown the section wide open for...

Iran recorded a 2-2 draw with New Zealand as they arrived at the World Cup in controversial circumstances, and more drama is set to unfold...

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...

Iran showcased remarkable resilience, twice coming from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their politically charged World Cup...

Inglewood: Islamic Republic of Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match on Monday.