Houston Sur 3:8 GFI 
FC Motown II 3:1 Hudson Valley Hammers 
West Chester United 3:1 Lone Star II 
Delaware FC 0:2 PA Classics 
La Fama 2:2 Britannia 
Argentina 3:0 Algeria 
Austria 3:1 Jordan 
Central Stallions 1:0 Ulaanbaatar 
Canberra White Eagles 1:2 Canberra FC 
Changnyeong W 1:6 Suwon FMC W 
Gyeongju W 0:1 Hwacheon KSPO W 
Gumi Sportstoto W 0:0 Incheon Red Angels W 
Seoul W 2:1 Boeun Sangmu W 
Khoromkhon 2:5 Ulaangom City 
Mbeya City 0:1 Simba 
Maniema Union 1:1 JSK 
Simba 0:0 Vita Club 
APEJES Academy 1:1 Kumba 
Singida Black Stars 5:0 Dodoma Jiji 
Gareji 0:0 Shturmi 
Merani Martvili 2:1 Samtredia 
Gazelle 0:2 Canon 
Don Bosco 0:3 TP Mazembe 
Molodechno-DYuSSh 4 1:4 Bate Borisov 
Arsenal Tula 1:2 Volga Ulyanovsk 
Kolkheti Poti 1:1 Gori 
Grindavik 0:1 Fylkir 
IR Reykjavik 2:1 Grotta 
Kairat Almaty 3:0 Kyzyl-Zhar 
Atlantic 0:1 Union Abong-Mbang 
In an action-packed Group G showdown at the Los Angeles Stadium, Iran showed incredible fight to come from behind not once, but twice, and snatch a 2-2 draw with New Zealand. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Neither team wanted to lose this crucial World Cup 2026 opener, and both sides left everything on the pitch. The final score means both nations walk away with one point apiece.
New Zealand Strikes First, But Iran Answers Quickly
The Kiwis came out firing and took the lead early in the first half. A well-worked attack caught the Iranian defense off guard, making it 1-0 for New Zealand. But Iran didn’t panic.
- New Zealand scored first, putting pressure on Iran.
- Iran responded with a brilliant equalizer before halftime.
- The first half ended with both teams level at 1-1.
Iran’s equalizer came from a set-piece situation, showing their strength in dead-ball scenarios. The goal lifted the team’s confidence heading into the break.
Second Half Drama: Another Lead, Another Equalizer
New Zealand came out strong after halftime and quickly regained the lead, making it 2-1. It looked like they might hold on for a victory. However, Iran once again showed their resilience.
- New Zealand scored early in the second half to go up 2-1.
- Iran pushed forward relentlessly, creating several chances.
- A late goal from Iran tied the game at 2-2, sparking wild celebrations.
The Iranian players dug deep, and their never-say-die attitude paid off when they found the back of the net in the final minutes of the match. The stadium erupted as the comeback was complete.
What This Draw Means for Group G
Both teams now have a single point in Group G, making the next matches even more important. Iran will look to build on their fighting spirit, while New Zealand will feel they let a win slip away.
Fans can expect more exciting action as the World Cup 2026 group stage continues. The draw shows that both Iran and New Zealand have the talent and heart to compete at the highest level.