World Cup Midday Report丨Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand, Asian teams remain unbeaten

World Cup Midday Report丨Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand, Asian teams remain unbeaten

On June 16, Beijing time, the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup will continue. In the first round of Group G, the Iranian team drew 2-2 with the New Zealand team. So far, the Asian teams that have played remain undefeated.

In the 7th minute of the game, Just scored and New Zealand led Iran 1-0.

In the 32nd minute of the game, Iranian player Reza Young scored a supplementary shot to equalize the score to 1-1. Afterwards, Nemati scored with a header, but the ball was ruled invalid for offside.

In the 55th minute, Wood sent an assist and Just seized the opportunity to score twice, helping New Zealand lead Iran 2-1.

In the 64th minute, Rezayan made a cross and assisted, Mushibi scored with a header, and Iran once again tied the score 2-2.

Today's match review

In a previously concluded first-round match of Group H, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1. Amri scored first with a shot in front of the goal, and Araujo equalized the score with a shot from a small angle. Saudi goalkeeper Owais made many wonderful saves and finally helped the team gain 1 point.

Guide to watching the game on June 17

On the sixth day of the World Cup, Group I and Group J will face off in the first round, with France, Norway, and Argentina about to appear.

France VS Senegal at 3:00 on June 17th, Beijing time;

At 6:00 on June 17th, Beijing time, Norway VS Iraq;

At 9:00 on June 17th, Beijing time, Argentina VS Algeria;

At 12:00 on June 17th, Beijing time, Austria VS Jordan.

France's Mbappe has participated in two World Cups and scored 12 goals in total, while Argentina's Messi has scored 13 goals in the World Cup, the most among active players. Both are likely to break Klose's record of 16 goals in this World Cup.