Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup debut shadowed by war and US visa restrictions
CBS News — US—Iran's first World Cup match was overshadowed by domestic political turmoil, an ongoing conflict, and US visa restrictions that prevented some supporters from attending. The 2-2 result against New Zealand left the team's World Cup campaign in a difficult opening position. Players faced visible political pressure both from within Iran and from the diaspora in the stands.