World Cup Coverage
US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
World Cup Daily: Cape Verde the real winners on day of draws
Why a judge upheld FIFA's ban on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag
Egypt delivers statement performance in World Cup draw with Belgium
New Zealand's Garbett ruled out of World Cup with injury
Where is Sardar Azmoun? Why Iran's best player is not at World Cup
Tim Payne, New Zealand's viral World Cup star, set for transfer to new club
Iran World Cup match opens in Los Angeles amid regional peace accord skepticism

Iran, Zealand

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Iran player Mohammad Mohebi explains alleged 'gun' celebration after scoring goal in World Cup opener vs New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi's goal celebration during Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand has sparked widespread debate, with many interpreting the gesture as a political statement. The midfielder's actions,

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The Washington Post · 7h
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
HuffPost · 22h
Iran Opens Its Politically Charged World Cup By Playing To A 2-2 Draw With New Zealand

Iran World Cup team ordered out of US right

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US scrambles to approve Iran player's visa after team faced World Cup absence
The U.S. State Department has acted quickly to approve the visa of Iranian soccer star Mehdi Torabi after his previous one expired.

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The Washington Post · 8h
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
FIFA ban on pre-revolutionary Iranian flag at World Cup games upheld

Belgium, Egypt

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Egypt and New Zealand atop Group G, shop Egypt vs. New Zealand World Cup tickets
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over North America this summer and there's still time to see the action in person when New Zealand and Egypt meet on June 21 at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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ESPN on MSN · 1d
Belgium vs. Egypt live: World Cup 2026 updates as own goal saves point for Belgium
The Sunday Guardian on MSN · 1d
Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: How to buy official match tickets online?

New Zealand's Elijah Just scores twice

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Elijah Just’s 2-goal World Cup breakthrough lifts New Zealand to gritty draw with Iran
Elijah Just made history as the first New Zealand player to score two goals in the World Cup. It wasn’t quite enough for the team from the bottom of the world to pull off its first-ever win. The All Whites held Iran to 2-2 on Monday night in the Los Angeles area,

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
Political tension meets soccer drama as Iran faces New Zealand in LA
Fox Sports · 19h
Elijah Just's 2-goal World Cup breakthrough lifts New Zealand to a gritty 2-2 draw

Iran, national anthem

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Video: Iranian national anthem prompts boos, cheers from LA World Cup crowd
Iran's World Cup match comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a deal to end the ongoing war.

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Daily Express on MSN · 1d
Iran national anthem booed as FIFA's World Cup rule defied in New Zealand match
The Mirror US on MSN · 1d
Iran players' behavior during national anthem at FIFA World Cup opener

Romelu Lukaku, Belgium

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Belgium hero Romelu Lukaku not ready to 'start a game'
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia said Romelu Lukaku "can't start a game" due to fitness issues, but will have defenders "quaking in their boots" after his impressive cameo in Monday's 1-1 draw with Egypt.

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Seattle Times · 1d
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku makes World Cup impact in 22 seconds | Notebook
BBC · 1d
Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt

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