Irã e Nova Zelândia empataram em 2 a 2 na estreia da Copa do Mundo em Los Angeles. A partida foi marcada por tensões geopolíticas e dificuldades de acesso dos iranianos aos EUA.
紐西蘭華裔血統邊鋒賈斯特（Elijah Just）在世界盃對伊朗的首戰中梅開二度，成為隊史首位在世界盃單場攻進2球的球員，並助隊伍逼平伊朗。他賽後表示家人朋友到場觀戰，能進兩球不可思議。
Iran twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening World Cup match in Los Angeles. Protests against the Iranian government were visible in Tehran during the game.
A Bélgica lidera o Grupo G na Copa do Mundo, que inclui Egito, Irã e Nova Zelândia
New Zealand captain Chris Wood is fully fit for the World Cup after a knee injury. He aims to help the team reach the knockout stage for the first time, drawing on his experience from the 2010 tournament. Germany's Manuel Neuer returns from international retirement, and F1 drivers express football allegiances.
Chris Wood scored his 200th career goal with a decisive penalty to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 first-leg lead over Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final. The 34-year-old New Zealand striker, who returned this month after five months out with a knee injury, converted Lucas Digne's handball in the 71st minute. Forest will take their narrow advantage to Villa Park next week, with the winners facing either Braga or Freiburg in the Istanbul final on 20 May for a Champions League place.
Nottingham Forest, Vitor Pereira yönetiminde evinde Aston Villa'yı 71. dakikada Chris Wood'un penaltıdan attığı golle 1-0 mağlup etti. Diğer yarı final maçında Sporting Braga, Freiburg'u 2-1 yenerek avantaj elde etti. Rövanş maçları 7 Mayıs'ta oynanacak.
Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the City Ground. Chris Wood converted a penalty after Lucas Digne handled the ball inside the box, giving Forest a precious lead ahead of next week's return fixture at Villa Park. Emiliano Martínez made a superb save to deny Igor Jesus in the first half, while Villa had to substitute Amadou Onana with a hamstring injury.
