Iran at the 2026 World Cup: Protests and diplomatic tensions in the 2-2 draw against New Zealand
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In Iran's 2-2 draw against New Zealand, sport takes a back seat. Demonstrations in and in front of the stadium, a divided fan camp and diplomatic tensions overshadowed what was actually a strong game.
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