Bullet header from Mohebi brings Iran level against New Zealand
64 mins: Iran 2-2 New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi with a bullet header, what a moment, 2-2!
Quality from the delivery and then the finesse with the header, now for a lively finish with both teams eyeing up top spot in the group.
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 03:33
Just eyes World Cup hat-trick as New Zealand lead Iran
61 mins: Iran 1-2 New Zealand
Just again! This combination is lethal for New Zealand, as Just crashes the box once more.
Wood lays it off and Just, off balance, volleys it down into the turf .
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 03:30
GOAL! Just again for New Zealand to stun Iran
53 mins: Iran 1-2 New Zealand
GOAL! It’s magic from Elijah Just, a beautiful combination with Chris Wood.
The Motherwell star feeds Wood, and gets it back quickly, but Just is clever, spotting Beiranvand diving.
It’s lifted just over him, stunning.
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 03:23
Iran apply pressure to New Zealand
53 mins: Iran 1-1 New Zealand
A lively start for Iran in LA and a few changes, Moghanloo appears fatigued, and he makes way in the 52nd minute. Ali Alipour is on, he was expected to start, so a point to prove here.
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 03:22
Iran national anthem booed before World Cup match
The Iranian national anthem was booed by some spectators inside the SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday evening as Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G.
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 03:07
New Zealand survive after Iran see goal ruled out for offside
45+7 mins: Iran 1-1 New Zealand
OFFSIDE! Nemati goes early, way early, and that’s why he has time and space in the box as Iran swing a late free-kick in.
Nemati directs his header into the corner, but those celebrations are cut short as the flag goes up. A clear offside.
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 02:56
45 mins: Iran 1-1 New Zealand
New Zealand have settled again as we approach the break, and the All Whites venture forward… Callum McCowatt has time and space, but the shot lacks direction.
Iran sniff a second too, Shahriyar Moghanlou flicks a header on with his back to goal, but it’s narrowly over the crossbar!
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 02:53
GOAL! Rezaeian brings Iran level to spark wild celebrations in Los Angeles
32 mins: Iran 1-1 New Zealand
That was delightful from Iran, New Zealand collapsed on the edge of their own box and Rezaeian was bright and alive to the situation.
His clever, poked finish beats Crocombe and the noise is deafening at SoFi, Iran level!
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 02:38
New Zealand survive calamitous Crocombe mistake
30 mins: Iran 0-1 New Zealand
CLOSE! Iran nearly expose Crocombe’s blunder. The Millwall goalkeeper is too relaxed on the ball as Mohebi closes him down.
The loose ball then falls to Ghoddos who loops one up and over towards the empty net with Crocombe out of his goal. It’s narrowly wide.
Ghoddos then smashes the ball towards goal but can’t control the power. Iran on top now.
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 02:35
POST! Taremi denied after dangerous Iran counter-attack
22 mins: Iran 0-1 New Zealand
New Zealand keep backing off and Taremi loves it as he storms forward and lines up a shot.
It was four against two at one point and Taremi opts against passing, curling a lovely strike onto a post. Millwall’s Max Crocombe was beaten!
Jack Rathborn16 June 2026 02:28
