Iran vs New Zealand - World Cup LIVE: Middle Eastern team begin tournament in politically-charged opener amid protests and US peace deal
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By ISABEL BALDWIN, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

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Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a backdrop of tense protests and US conflict. 

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