Iran showed its strength in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand
Iran and New Zealand were drawn in the opening match, with both teams taking the lead twice and being tied. Ramin Rezaeian is Iran's star with a goal and an assist.
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Iran and New Zealand was dramatic. New Zealand took the lead twice, but Iran refused to give up and successfully equalized. 36-year-old Ramin Rezaeian has become Iran's brightest star by not only scoring but also providing an assist for his teammates.
The match took place in Los Angeles, where Iran got off to a strong start, putting pressure on New Zealand from the first minute. However, a surprise happened when New Zealand opened the scoring in the 8th minute. After a good combination between Chris Wood and Elijah Just, New Zealand took a 1-0 lead and put Iran under pressure.
Iran cannot afford to be left behind for too long. In the last minute of the first half, Ramin Rezaeian scored to equalize the score 1-1 after initiating an attack himself. This goal brought joy to Iran's players and fans, although another goal by Ali Nemati was ruled out for offside.
Entering the second half, Iran continued to show its offensive power but was once again taken ahead by New Zealand. This time, Mohammad Mohebbi was the one who scored to equalize 2-2 after an excellent assist from Rezaeian. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, and both teams got a first point in Group G, which also included Belgium and Egypt.
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