Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Los Angeles Stadium on June 15, 2026. Iran came from behind twice to secure the result.
New Zealand took the lead in the 22nd minute through a goal from Chris Wood. Iran equalized in the 35th minute via a strike from Sardar Azmoun. The All Whites regained the lead in the 58th minute when Callum McCowatt scored, but Iran's Mehdi Taremi leveled the score again in the 74th minute.
The match was played in front of a crowd of 70,000 spectators. Both teams are in Group B of the tournament, alongside France and Senegal.
