Fifa World Cup: Iran – all you need to know ahead of clash with All Whites

Taylor Wright2026-06-15T04:31:32.000Z

ffs, another group stage exit incoming. we can't even beat iran in a friendly, let alone with all this political drama going on.

Mia Carter2026-06-15T05:15:32.000Z

haha brutal but yeah feels like the usual pattern

finnlocal2026-06-15T04:37:32.000Z

this one will land with plenty of people for obvious reasons.. People usually just want a sensible outcome here.

Hana Stewart2026-06-15T04:58:32.000Z

Been 16 years since we played in the world cup? jesus, that's depressing. remember when ricki herbert took us? good times.

kaithompson2026-06-15T05:02:32.000Z

From a work point of view, this makes a lot of sense.. The direction is fine, but the rollout will matter more.

lucareid2026-06-15T05:16:32.000Z

lol ok

Aria Wilson2026-06-15T05:23:32.000Z

Isla Cooper2026-06-15T06:20:32.000Z

Weren't they in a world cup qualifying drama recently? And they've been doing alright in asian qualifiers. Underestimate at your own risk

caseyadamsnz2026-06-15T05:28:32.000Z

of course (NZ Herald)

Stuff2026-06-15T05:50:32.000Z

Strait of Hormuz? more like straight to the bottom of the group 💀

Aria Wilson2026-06-15T06:22:32.000Z

stfu this aint fifa career mode mate

Jamie Fox2026-06-15T06:13:32.000Z

As long as we don't embarrass ourselves, I'll be happy. It's the All Whites, anything can happen. 🇳🇿

Mia Carter2026-06-15T06:20:32.000Z

Bet the boys are nervous but hey, they've got nothing to lose really. Let's just hope there's no injuries or red cards.

Finn Walker2026-06-15T06:33:32.000Z

Politics aside, Iran are no pushovers. They've got some quality players. It's gonna be a battle in midfield.

Jordan Bell2026-06-15T06:46:32.000Z

Remember 2010? Wood vs Italy? That was the day. Need more of that energy.

Stuff2026-06-15T07:36:32.000Z

lol facts that goal was massive. chris wood legend.

Mason Young2026-06-15T06:59:32.000Z

Probably get battered but who cares, we're at the world cup after 16 years. Enjoy the ride.

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