Middle East Iran begin fraught FIFA World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw The draw dents Iran’s hopes of progressing to the knockouts for the first time. Updated 16 Jun, 2026 Related Iran face NZ in politically charged opener Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament Iran fans dismayed by team’s World Cup visa quarrel
Fifa Worldcup Spain held 0-0 by World Cup debutants Cape Verde Despite enjoying 74 per cent possession and laying siege to the Cape Verde goal, the 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough.
