Iran held by New Zealand in World Cup opener overshadowed by politics
✦ NabkaNews BriefAuto-summarized from multiple outlets · verify with the source
Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand ended in a draw, with the match overshadowed by political tensions. The team's presence in the US was met with a mixed reaction, and the coach has reported that the team was ordered to leave the country after the match. Iran is set to face Belgium in their next match, amid reports of travel issues and controversy surrounding the team's stay in the US.
Full coverage
12345678