Iran opens politically charged World Cup with 2-2 draw vs New Zealand

INGLEWOOD, California — 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, whose World Cup cycle has been in upheaval since the U.S. and Israel began a war against Iran on Feb. 28. Iran ultimately decided to compete even after Fifa rejected its request to move its three group-stage matches out of the U.S. Iran moved its training base during the […]... Keep on reading: Iran opens politically charged World Cup with 2-2 draw vs New Zealand