Egypt moved to the top of the standings in Group G with the win but wasn’t yet assured a spot in the knockout round.
After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.
SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his New Zealand vs. Egypt best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Sunday
Dubbed the least known World Cup player, New Zealand defender Tim Payne now has 5.9 million Instagram followers.
Veteran striker Chris Wood assisted both of New Zealand’s goals in its 2-2 draw against Iran to open the 2026 World Cup. Wood, 34, may be New Zealand’s most-capped player of all time, but that doesn’t mean he needs the spotlight.
New Zealand might have arrived at this World Cup just happy to be here again. But earning a point in the opener against Iran has opened the door to a run the All Whites have never made. “We can’t let the occasion get too big,
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