Yahoo Sports reports: After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 3:16 AM
'We are here to play football.' Iran plays to draw with New Zealand at World Cup
After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.
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