The U.S. Department of Homeland Security deported Iranian soccer player Mohammad Mohebi after he celebrated a goal with a "gun gesture" during his team's World Cup match against New Zealand on June 15,

Iran and New Zealand met in Group G as the political turmoil between Iran and the U.S. overshadows the World Cup.

When Kimberly Robeson showed up to Los Angeles Stadium Monday to watch Iran take on New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup, she was disappointed to find out that, despite purchasing tickets, she wouldn’t be able to enter the venue.

The Iranian men's national football team brought children's backpacks onto the pitch before a March 2026 friendly as a tribute to the victims of a strike that hit a school at the start of the Middle East war,

Elijah Just gave New Zealand the lead twice in the match, but Iran fought back brilliantly each time: Ramin Rezaeian scored and assisted Mohammed Mohebi as Iran poured forward in