Elijah Just scores twice as Iran fight back two times to earn a hard-fought point in Group G opener.
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Iran and New Zealand played out an exciting 2-2 draw in their World Cup 2026 Group G match in Los Angeles.
New Zealand took the lead twice through a brace from Elijah Just, putting Iran under pressure in both halves.
Iran responded strongly, with captain Ramin Rezaeian scoring once and assisting the equaliser for Mohammad Mohebi.
Despite both sides pushing for a winner, the match ended level, reflecting a closely contested Group G opener.
The result leaves both teams with a point each as they continue their push for qualification in a tightly balanced group.
