Iran play out entertaining World Cup draw with New Zealand as Elijah Just lights up LA
No matter who lifts the trophy on June 19, perhaps the biggest story of the 2026 World Cup will be the fact that Iran played in it at all. That they drew their World Cup opener against New Zealand 2-2 was almost irrelevant, given the extraordinary circumstances that brought them to North America. A
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Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is a significant story, overshadowing their 2-2 draw with New Zealand. The circumstances surrounding their journey to North America highlight broader geopolitical issues.
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