Final score: Iran 2 — 2 New Zealand
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Stage: Group Stage
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2–2 draw — a point apiece that raises the stakes for both sides' remaining group games.
Group standings stay tight. Both teams collect a point. The matchday-2 fixtures become the de-facto group decider — neither side can rest on this result, and both go into their next match needing more.
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