View the Iran vs. New Zealand game played on June 15, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more

Gianni Infantino Fifa president. We want to unite the world. If I can ask you one thing, again, if you want to criticise me, it's fine. But promote the unity of the World Cup, pro

Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.

Iran's soccer team arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, where they received a warm welcome and are now gearing up for cross-border commutes to the U.S. for every World Cup match.

The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is the biggest yet. The 48-team tournament, comprising 104 games, kicks off Thursday and anticipation is growing. But, it has been a contentious build-up.