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'A good feeling': How fans in Iran experienced World Cup opener

France 24 · Jun 16, 2026, 11:23 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United States. In Tehran, the match was an opportunity for many to forget for a moment the turmoil in the country as they came t

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