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All Whites v Iran: World media reacts to 2-2 draw at Fifa World Cup
Elijah Just scored twice, helping New Zealand to sit level top of group G.
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Cape Verde, ranked 67th, stunned Spain with a 0-0 World Cup draw.
Fifa clears VAR official after gesture which sparked racism allegations
Shaun Evans says his hand motion was an involuntary twitch, not deliberate.
Auckland FC winger earns All Whites call up after midfielder ruled out of World Cup
The Fifa World Cup is over for All Whites midfielder Matt Garbett.
Belgium and Egypt play out enthralling draw
Emam Ashour fired Egypt ahead with a superb strike in the first half.
Cape Verde hold on for famous draw with Spain
Cape Verde, ranked 67th, held firm in their first-ever World Cup match.
Fifa World Cup: The final countdown for All Whites v Iran match
NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess reports from Los Angeles, where the All Whites will make their 2026 World Cup debut at a stadium of dreams.
World Cup call: Who will take the field for the All Whites against Iran?
OPINION: The most anticipated All Whites selection in years, due to the circumstances.
'Nothing else matters': Chris Wood blocks out the noise
The All Whites skipper says keeping calm will be key when they face Iran.
All you need to know about Iran ahead of clash with All Whites
Iran will be New Zealand's first opponents at the Fifa World Cup in 16 years.
Sweden demolish Tunisia to seize control of World Cup group
Yasin Ayari struck early with a long-range goal against his ancestral nation.
'An expression of white supremacy?': Fifa probes referee's hand signal
Shaun Evans was filmed making an upside-down 'OK' sign in the VAR booth.
New injury concern for All Whites ahead of opening Iran clash
The injury scare comes just 48 hours before the All Whites' World Cup opener.
Ivory Coast strike late goal to sink Ecuador
Amad Diallo sealed the win with a 90th-minute strike in Philadelphia.
Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'
Iran’s coach says visa refusals and political strain hurt their Cup prep.
Goalmouth Scramble: New Zealand’s superior football history
NZ's performances at the World Cup are better than plenty of supposedly big nations.
Iranian-Americans vow to protest ahead of All Whites game in Los Angeles
Iran’s players have threatened to halt play if protest flags appear inside.
Japan strike late to deny Netherlands in World Cup thriller
Daichi Kamada’s deflected strike earned Japan a late equaliser in Texas.
Germany hammer Curacao to kick off World Cup in style
Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany opened their World Cup with a 7-1 win.
Watch: Socceroos fans erupt at controversial Melbourne watch party
The Socceroos beat Turkey in their opening World Cup fixture.
Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off
Australia began their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Turkey.
Scotland beat Haiti to go top of World Cup group
The 1-0 sees Scotland go top after Brazil and Morocco drew.
'Mate, it’s time': How a haircut changed the career of All Whites star
'My biggest pet hate is defenders that aren’t good at defending. That always confuses me.'
Brazil and Morocco settle for share of points in World Cup match
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser as Brazil claimed a 1-1 draw with Morocco.
Private jets and pitch-side seats: How the ultrarich are doing the World Cup
Washington Post: How billionaires are travelling in style for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Qatar strike late to earn first ever World Cup point
Boualem Khoukhi scored in stoppage time to seal Qatar's historic draw.
Fifa World Cup: All Whites enter final phase in San Diego
NZ Herald reporter Michael Burgess reports from San Diego, where the All Whites completed their final full session ahead of the blockbuster Iran clash. Video / NZ Herald
Security tightens as All Whites go full throttle before Iran showdown
Alex Rufer missed team training on Saturday (NZT) with what has been described as a knock.
Hosts USA make statement with crushing win
Gio Reyna sealed the win with the final kick before a packed LA crowd.
From $500,000 to $5 million: All Whites midfielder Elijah Just's remarkable rise
Just scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 30 league matches.