Mixed Feelings as Iran Ties With New Zealand in World Cup

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Mixed Feelings as Iran Ties With New Zealand in World Cup

Iran and New Zealand played their World Cup opener on Monday, tying 2-2. Some spectators protested the Islamic Republic of Iran while others cheered on the team.

“Human rights for Iran. Human rights for Iran.” “People of Iran, the vast majority, do not want the Islamic Republic. Certainly the diaspora do not want the Islamic Republic.” “It’s a very hard, complicated time for, I think, Iranian diaspora right now. But it’s still — it’s our team. At the end of the day, we are here to support Iranians.”

Iran and New Zealand played their World Cup opener on Monday, tying 2-2. Some spectators protested the Islamic Republic of Iran while others cheered on the team.

By Shawn Paik

June 16, 2026

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