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NZ vs Iran World Cup Match in LA Faces Uncertainty

Published May 29, 2026 · Updated May 29, 2026 · The Guardian

New Zealand will play Iran in a Los Angeles group stage opener on 15 June, their first World Cup match in 16 years, amid political tensions that threaten the fixture.

New Zealand’s All Whites are set to face Iran in a high‑profile World Cup group match in Los Angeles on 15 June, their first appearance in the tournament in 16 years. However, the match is shrouded in uncertainty due to political tensions following the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, raising questions about whether the fixture will go ahead as scheduled. afsport.lat

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