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Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

The Guardian - AU

Kiwis out to end 16 years of hurt at World Cup

Iran are taking centre stage ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand but the Kiwis are ready for their first appearance on the stage in 16 years.

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Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Iran vs New Zealand meet at SoFi Stadium on June 15 in Group G. Iran are favored at -118, and our pick backs them to win in a game with real knockout implications.

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‘The right place for him’: why James Rodríguez signed in Minnesota amid a federal occupation

The Colombian icon joined the MLS side in a short-term deal with an eye toward fitness for the 2026 World Cup

The Guardian - US

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup

Michael Boxall has scored his first goal for New Zealand when his country needed it the most, helping sending the All Whites to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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MLS Team of the Week: Defensive Stars Shine on Matchday 3

MLS Team of the Week features stars from Seattle Sounders, Charlotte FC, NYCFC and more.

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New Zealand frustrated by FIFA racism probe

All Whites goalkeeper Oliver Sail says FIFA should have acted on an alleged piece of racist abuse thrown at player Michael Boxall in a friendly in June.

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Qatar backs footballer in New Zealand football racism row

New Zealand accused Qatar’s Abdurisag of using racial slur against a player of Samoan origin during a friendly match.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand FA urges Fifa to do more after walk-off against Qatar over alleged racism

New Zealand Football has said it will contact Fifa after the men’s national team abandoned a friendly against Qatar in protest at an alleged racist slur

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand abandons Qatar friendly over alleged racist jibe

New Zealand refused to continue post-interval after the referee declined to take action over alleged racial slur.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand abandons Qatar friendly at halftime over alleged racist comment

New Zealand abandoned its football friendly against Qatar at halftime after accusing a Qatari player of making a racist comment to defender Michael Boxall.

The Hindu

New Zealand alleges racism, abandons Qatar match

The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.

The New Daily

New Zealand allege racism, abandon Qatar friendly

The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.

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