On June 16 Beijing time, the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico continued. In the first round of Group G, Iran faced New Zealand. In the first half, New Zealand's Just took the lead, but Iran equalized through Rezaeian in a scramble. In the second half, Just scored his second goal, while Mohebi leveled again with a header. In the end, Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand.
Match Events:
Just seven minutes into the match, New Zealand's Wood controlled the ball with his chest and passed to Just, who volleyed it into the net. New Zealand 1-0 Iran.
Shortly after, Iran's Rezaeian equalized. At halftime, the score remained 1-1.
In the second half, Just scored his second goal, putting New Zealand ahead once more. Another assist from Wood, another goal from Just — New Zealand 2-1 Iran.
Then, Iran's Rezaeian delivered a cross into the box, where his teammate Mohebi headed the ball into the net! Iran equalized for the second time, making the score 2-2.
Related News:
(Watch This) World Cup | Newcomer Cape Verde holds Spain to goalless draw
World Cup | Haiti 0-1 defeated by Scotland as McGinn seals the win
Comment