Iran rallies twice to earn 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup encounter

In their World Cup group match, Iran faced New Zealand. New Zealand took an early lead, putting Iran behind. Iran equalised before halftime to level the score. New Zealand regained the lead in the second half. Iran responded with a second comeback, drawing level. The match ended 2-2, leaving both teams with one point. The game featured a politically sensitive backdrop. Coaches will analyse the performance ahead of the next fixtures.