WORLD SPORTS-:FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: L.A. USA: Group G: OPENER: New Zealanders vs. Iran draw | ATLANTA, USA:: Cape Verde draws Spain | Saudi Arabia and Egypt surprise draws
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener
After months of uncertainty surrounding their participation in the tournament following the war in the Middle East, all eyes were on the Iranians as they took on the New Zealanders in Group G at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
New Zealand’s forward #09 Chris Wood and Iran’s defender #03 Ehsan Hajsafi talk during the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 15, 2026. (AFP/Patrick T. Fallon)
I ran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde.
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Cape Verde fans swell with pride after shock World Cup draw with Spain
In Boston, which along with its suburbs is home to the biggest Cape Verdean community in the United States, fans draped in the blue flag of the archipelago nation spoke of their pride after watching the game beamed in from Atlanta at a fan zone in the city centre.
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Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates with his national flag at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States on June 15, 2026. (AFP/Roberto Schmidt)
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C ape Verde supporters jumped for joy at the final whistle of the African country’s 0-0 draw against mighty Spain in their World Cup debut on Monday, the biggest shock result at football’s global showpiece event so far this year.
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Underdogs’ day: Saudi Arabia and Egypt claim surprise draws at World Cup
Elijah Just scored both New Zealand’s goals in each half./ PHOTO: REUTERS
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LOS ANGELES –The result left all four teams in Group G tied on one point, after Egypt and Belgium played out a 1-1 stalemate in Seattle.
The Egyptians impressed against the talented Belgians, perennial dark horses at the World Cup who had been tipped to top the group.
