A New Zealand and the Iran played on Monday (15) a game in the search for three points in the 2026 World Cup. The 2-2 score extends the New Zealand team’s World Cup fast.
Including the current tournament in Canada, the United States and Mexico, New Zealand participated in three editions of World Cups. The Oceania team competed in the 1982 World Cup in Spain and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. With the result of the match against Iran, the New Zealanders accumulate four draws and three defeats.
How was the game
Elijah Justwho put his team ahead on the scoreboard after 7 minutes and at the start of the second half (55′), was the highlight of the New Zealanders.
However, the team allowed opponents to equalize in twothanks to goals from Ramin Rezaeian (32′) e Mohamad Mohebi (64′).
The draw at Sofi Stadium, in Los Angeles, left Group G completely open.
With information from AFP
