Iran’s World Cup 2026: Travel Chaos, Gun Celebration Row and a Point Earned
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand but the football was almost secondary. Travel bans, a controversial celebration and a coach calling his side ‘most oppressed’.
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Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup’s Most Fraught Opener in 96 Years
Iran face New Zealand in Los Angeles in a World Cup opener unlike any other. Protests, geopolitics, and a genuine threat of abandonment — we break it all…
Cape Verde, New Zealand & the World Cup 2026 Underdogs Worth Watching
Cape Verde make their World Cup debut while New Zealand chase their first knockout round. A deep look at both nations — and what Spain’s fitness scare me…
