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Iran 2-2 New Zealand Stats: Just and Rezaeian Impress in Thrilling Group G Draw
Opta Analyst • • general
Key Points:
- New Zealand and Iran played a thrilling 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles, leaving all four teams in the group level on one point.
- Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand, becoming the first player to net multiple goals for the nation at a World Cup, with Chris Wood assisting both goals.
- Iran's Ramin Rezaeian scored and assisted, marking the first time an Iranian player has achieved both in a single World Cup match.
- Despite Iran's strong attacking efforts late in the game, including a key clearance by New Zealand's Ryan Thomas, neither side could secure a winner.
- The match was notable for its surprises, with New Zealand matching their shots on target in the first 30 minutes to their entire 2010 World Cup performance, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the tournament so far.
