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After a ban on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag was upheld before the Group G contest, Elijah Just twice gave the All Whites the lead, but Ramin...

Iran put their turbulent build-up to the World Cup behind them as they fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw with New Zeland in what was the game...

Iran opened its politically charged World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying...

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: Never before had a World Cup host nation been at war with one of its visitors. Here, though, the biggest threat...

What, really, were the emotions flowing through the veins of Iran's players as they took the pitch in Los Angeles? A few hours earlier Donald...

Iran played their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, with protests expected ahead of the clash

The Iranian national anthem received a mixture of boos and whistles at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before the country's World Cup opener with New...

Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G after a build-up overshadowed by politics

Iran's players reacted as their country's national anthem was played ahead of their match against New Zealand

The atmosphere was politically charged, and emotions were high ahead of Iran's World Cup game against New Zealand, with protests taking place...

Ahead of Iran's opening World Cup match against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium on Monday, large protests against the Iranian regime are taking place...

Iran and New Zealand meet in the their opening clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group G. Follow the match live and analyse the stats, here. The...

The Iran national football team faced the New Zealand national football team in their opening Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran...

Iran arrive at the 2026 World Cup looking to be one of the revelations, and one can already begin thinking about their performance according to...

After a draw between Belgium and Egypt the winner of this contest can move to the top of Group G

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Group G play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Monday as Iran takes on New Zealand in Inglewood, California. MORE: FIFA World Cup 2026 power...

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los...

Everything you need to know about the Iran protests at the World Cup ahead of their first match against New Zealand

Iran and New Zealand begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G campaigns in Los Angeles today. Los Angeles Stadium, which is also known as SoFi...

New Zealand returns to the FIFA World Cup after a nearly 20-year absence, this time facing a tough uphill battle in the rankings. New Zealand is...

Iran vs New Zealand: all the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 Group stage match information including stats, form, history, and more.

Amadou Onana's World Cup campaign began in troubled fashion as the midfielder struggled in Belgium's 1-1 draw to Egypt.The Aston Villa star was...

Despite travel restrictions forcing them to train in Mexico, Team Melli looks to kick off their tournament with a victory against the All Whites

Iran take on New Zealand in their World Cup opener in what could be a politically-charged fixture

A 40-year-old goalkeeper starred for debutants Cape Verde against a flat Spain, as build-up intensifies towards Iran's opening game against New...

A little-known New Zealand World Cup star become internationally famous overnight after a bizarre interaction with a social media influencer

A last-minute meeting took place in America just before Iran's World Cup opener vs New Zealand.

Egypt are grouped alongside Belgium in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is composed not only of Belgium...

Rio Ngumoha is now keen to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place in Andoni Iraola's side after reports of talks over a move to Bayern...

All you need to know on how to tune into Iran and New Zealand at World Cup 2026

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi insists his team is focused solely on football at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, refusing to be drawn into the geopolitical...

Iran's national team face up to 35,000 protesters at their World Cup opener against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Action from Group G at the World Cup continues in Los Angeles

Peterborough United star Matt Garbett is now rated as a doubt for New Zealand's World Cup opener against Iran on Tuesday morning (June 16).

New Zealand International Ben Waine reflects on a tricky start to his Port Vale career and a chance to upset the odds in the World Cup finals....

Find out where to watch Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including TV channel, live stream options and kick-off time for the Group G...

New Zealand will play their first game at the 2026 World Cup against Iran in Los Angeles in the early hours of Tuesday UK time

The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup's 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests...

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and forward Mehdi Taremi said that they will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup, as the prospect of...

Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi were both speaking ahead of their side's World Cup opener against New Zealand on Tuesday

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the World Cup 2026 Group G clash between Iran and New Zealand.

New Zealand returns to the FIFA World Cup after 16 years and is set to kick-start their campaign against Iran on Tuesday in a Group G encounter at...

Iran will face New Zealand in their opening Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday at Los Angeles Stadium. Iran arrive at the...

Iran and New Zealand go against each other in their first Group G encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Stadium. Iran...

Day 4 may not have been as entertaining as all the goals may lead us to believe — an average of nearly five scored per game, 19 total — but the...

Every player at this World Cup has their own story of how they made it to what Gianni Infantino calls the '104 Super Bowls' that will make up this...

All you need you know about how to watch Iran vs New Zealand at World Cup 2026

Uruguay have pinned the blame of Fifa for delays travelling to Miami for their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia while Iran are preparing to...

Iran will kick off their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in the early hours of Tuesday morning amid a scarcely believable backdrop of war...

Everything you need to know ahead of Iran's controversial World Cup opener

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: LA has the biggest Iranian diaspora outside of the country and many in those communities accuse the national team...

Iran and New Zealand are set to clash at the World Cup in Los Angeles, in a match like no other.

GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 tickets, including ticket prices, hospitality options,...

Iran start their World Cup campaign in Los Angeles on Monday against New Zealand but the team will have to deal with protests from activists both...

Enjoy all the action from Monday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Iran and New Zealand.

Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash between Iran and New Zealand, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the...

Rio Ngumoha is on the radar of every top European club after his breakthrough season at Liverpool. That is according to former Everton chief...

Iran and New Zealand will meet at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday evening, as both nations begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group G....

Inglewood: Islamic Republic of Iran will be expecting maximum points when they take on New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G opener on...

United made the attacker one of their first summer signings when they signed him on a pre-contract

We look ahead to Tuesday's Group G clash in Los Angeles with our Iran vs New Zealand prediction and preview. Can the All Whites claim their first...

Rio Ngumoha is seeking assurances of more game time under Andoni Iraola ahead of next season before he signs a new Liverpool contract, sources have...

Which Australian and New Zealand players have the most appearances and goals in Europe's leading club competition?

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how New Zealand could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 Group G match against Iran.

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Iran could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 Group G match against New Zealand.

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Iran and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Mo Salah’s Egypt have been forced into a late kit change at the World Cup (Photo: Getty) FIFA have ordered Egypt to change their 2026 World Cup...

The continued problems facing Iran ahead of their World Cup appearance have shown no sign of abating. Just 72 hours ahead of their opening match...

The England squad has relocated from Florida to Kansas City (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) England players have had football boots and other key...

New Zealand boss Darren Bazeley has backed Steve Clarke's side to combat the threat of the Haitians

Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed a fourth fixture for the men’s first team ahead of the new campaign, with preparations continuing to ramp up...

One of the World Cup's least-known players has been transformed into a social media sensation with five million followers in a matter of days. 

Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 predictions: Taremi tipped to be the match-winner as Iran eye their most winnable Group G fixture at SoFi...

Chris Wood's 90 caps and 45 goals make him New Zealand's most prolific All White.

Haiti’s players will have to wear modified shirts after Fifa raised concerns about ‘political’ elements of the original design (Pictures: Getty...

New Zealand enter the 2026 World Cup at 1500/1, rank outsiders in Group G. Find out where the real value lies for UK bettors backing the All...

Morgan Rogers could still be set for heartbreak despite a fantastic campaign as Aston Villa's main man in 2025-26.The Villans finished fourth in...

Fans will have to dig deep for a cold one this summer (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Football fans looking to enjoy a few pints at the World Cup...

Keane believes Tuchel has made his decision (Picture: FA via Getty Images) Roy Keane believes Anthony Gordon has won the battle to start ahead of...

The World Cup is taking centre stage this summer (Picture: Getty) Football fans will be in dreamland over the next five weeks with all 104 World...

Anthony Gordon and Declan Rice were on the scoresheet in Orlando (Picture: Getty Images) Declan Rice felt England did exactly what was asked of...

Midfielder delivered complete performance against Costa Rica that should make up Thomas Tuchel's mind for himIt only took eight seconds for Jude...

Anthony Gordon put forward a good case to start next week (Picture: Getty Images) England enjoyed an encouraging victory ahead of their World Cup...

The All Whites’ second opponents at the 2026 Fifa World Cup will be crucial ones. Depending on the result of the opening game against Iran, New...

Ghana's group opponents England rounded up preparations ahead of the World Cup with a convincing victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday evening. The...

Ghana's group opponents England rounded up preparations ahead of the World Cup with a convincing victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday evening. The...

For the next 30 days, Los Angeles will become the crossroads of the soccer universe.  Thousands of fans from six continents will descend upon...