IRAN star Mohammad Mohebi has been accused of making a gun celebration after scoring at the World Cup. The Middle Eastern country began their campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. Mohebi,

They now have to return immediately to Mexico, having originally planned to stay overnight in LA. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Cape Verde surprises Spain with a draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026™ debut; Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 with Romelo Lukaku's electric entrance on substitute. Meanwhile, Uruguay scores their late equaliser,

Iran drew their World Cup opener 2-2 with New Zealand but faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed frustration, stating the team was forced to leave the US for Mexico post-match,

Iran and New Zealand produced the World Cup's most unexpected thriller, drawing 2-2 in a Group G opener that has blown the section wide open for Belgium and Egypt.

Disappointed but proud was how coach Darren Bazeley and the All Whites came away from their 2-2 draw with Iran to kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign.