In a closely contested match at Inglewood, California, Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup encounter. New Zealand's Elijah Just opened the scoring early in the first half and again shortly after halftime, giving his team an initial advantage.

Iran responded with determination, with Ramin Rezaeian scoring to level the match before Mohammad Mohebbi secured the equalizer in the 64th minute, ensuring the teams shared the points. Despite New Zealand’s strong start, Iran’s resilience prevented a home-field victory for the Kiwis.

The result leaves both teams with a valuable point as they continue their efforts to progress in the tournament.