RNZ·3 min read·easy
Live: All Whites vs Iran - Football World Cup 2026
✦AI Summary
New Zealand's 'All Whites' football team drew 2-2 against Iran in their opening 2026 World Cup match. Midfielder Eli Just made history by becoming the first New Zealander to score twice in a single World Cup game.
Why it matters
This performance marks a notable return for New Zealand to the global football stage after a 16-year absence.
The All Whites found a new goal-scoring hero in a 2-2 draw with Iran in their opening Football World Cup game in Los Angeles.
sportsentertainment
Political Bias
Center
LeftLean LCenterLean RRight
Confidence: 95%
The article is a factual sports report focusing on player performance and match statistics.
✦
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in