Iran opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute. Ramin Rezaeian scored an early goal and assisted on Mohebbi’s goal for the Iranians,

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Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand’s goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.

All four teams in Group G at the World Cup are level on one point, after New Zealand were twice pegged back by Iran in a 2-2 draw.

Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their opening match of Group G. The Iranian team's presence at the Los Angeles Stadium had long felt uncertain, after months of military conflict between their nation and the United States.