In the fifth episode of the Cup 26 program, ISNA's special program for the 2026 World Cup, the events and sidelines of the fifth day of this competition were discussed; The day Iran finally entered the tournament and drew 2-2 against New Zealand. Seyed Mehdi Seyed Salehi was present in this program and believed that the national team did not have the necessary rigor against New Zealand. He also says that Iran played irregularly against New Zealand.