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Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

Euronews

Iran fight back for World Cup draw against New Zealand amid controversy

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The Independent UK

Irani soccer team ordered out of US at World Cup: Coach

The Iranian soccer team has been ordered out of the United States after opening their World Cup campaign in Los Angeles, says the team's coach.

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Resilient Iran defy World Cup obstacles to salvage draw against New Zealand

Iran 2-2 New Zealand: After a ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld before the Group G contest, Elijah Just twice gave the All Whites the lead, but Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi hit back for a precious point

The Independent UK

Iran held by New Zealand in World Cup opener overshadowed by politics

Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United States. The result leaves Team Melli still searching for a breakthrough on football's biggest stage.

France 24

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fight back twice to secure 2-2 draw against New Zealand

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran fought back twice to lock in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their World Cup debut, demonstrating grit in the face of social unrest. The match, charged with emotion, saw both teams overcoming hurdles in preparation for this grand stage.

The Economic Times

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

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Iran opens its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

Iran has opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand

The Independent UK

Antonee Robinson: ‘If a card trick looks achievable I want to do it. It’s fun to wow someone’

From magic to a World Cup hug that went viral, there is more to the USA left-back they call Jedi at Fulham than meets the eye

The Guardian - UK

USA star embraces distraught Iran players at full-time in emotional World Cup moment

Political relations between the United States of America and Iran have been strained for years and the two nations faced each other in a World Cup game on Tuesday night

Daily Mirror

Iran World Cup showdown with U.S. overshadowed by protests against Islamic regime

DOHA, Qatar — When Ramin Rezaeian scored his first World Cup goal to seal Iran's victory over Wales last week — just the country's second tournament win in 24 years — it should have been a moment of pure joy.

Los Angeles Times

Iran Stun Wales at World Cup

Iran scored twice deep in stoppage time to stun Wales 2-0 on Friday. Iran's players sang the national anthem before the Group B clash, having opted not to in their opener in Qatar, and were worthy winners against a Wales side reduced to 10 men when goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Wales melt when the heat is on and big guns fail to deliver when it really mattered

Wales' World Cup defeat to Iran was deserved and it has left their campaign in tatters

Wales Online

Wales brutally exposed by Iran as World Cup 2022 ecstasy turns to agony

WALES 0-2 IRAN: Rob Page's win wilted in the Qatar heat as Wayne Hennessey's red card saw a heartbreaking collapse with Rouzbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scoring late

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The National (Scotland)

'We’re gutted' – Gareth Bale floored by Wales’ World Cup loss to Iran

Deep into stoppage time Iran struck twice through Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian.

Evening Standard

Wales gamble fails to pay off as Iran take advantage after Wayne Hennessey red card

Wales’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages at their first World Cup in 64 years are hanging by a thread after they were stunned by two late Iran goals in Doha this morning.

The Guardian - UK

Iran punish Hennessey’s blunder with crushing win over 10-man Wales

Iran beat Wales 2-0 with goals deep into injury time from Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian after Wayne Hennessey was sent off in the 86th minute

The Independent UK

Iran strike late to leave Wales on the brink after Wayne Hennessey receives World Cup’s first red card

Wales 0-2 Iran: Rouzbeh Cheshmi hit a 98th-minute winner and Ramin Rezaeian added an even later second after the Welsh goalkeeper was dismissed for a dangerous high challenge outside the box

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Al Jazeera

Iran strike late to beat Wales in second World Cup game

Late goals by Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian give Iran crucial victory.

Daily Mirror

Wales on verge of World Cup exit after late heartbreak vs Iran - 5 talking points

WALES 0-2 IRAN: Roozebh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian netted deep into stoppage time to down Rob Page's side in a dramatic encounter after Wayne Hennessey's red card

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