Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in FIFA World Cup Group G
- On Monday, Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group G opening match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- The match occurred against a backdrop of Iranian fan protests against the government in Tehran, as Iran's team operated from Tijuana, Mexico, following the conflict that began on February 28.
- New Zealand winger Elijah Just scored in the 7th and 54th minutes with assists from Chris Wood, but Iran equalized through Ramin Rezaeian in the 32nd minute and Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute.
- Despite some fans jeering during the national anthem, the crowd largely supported the players once the match began, even as Iranian Americans protested the government outside the stadium.
- Iran is scheduled to return to Los Angeles to face Belgium on Sunday, while New Zealand travels to Vancouver to play Egypt in their next Group G matches.
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