The All Whites are taking on Iran in the first match of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in Los Angeles.
Elijah Just put New Zealand ahead with a volley in the 7th minute. Ramin Rezaeian levelled matters just after the half-hour mark.
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Belgium and Egypt – the other two teams in the group – earlier played out a 1-1 draw.