Why NZ vs Iran Opener is in Limbo: 15 June Kickoff
New Zealand's first World Cup game in 16 years vs Iran on June 15 in LA is clouded by US-Iran tensions, with Iran's squad disrupted and protests possible.
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New Zealand's first World Cup game in 16 years vs Iran on June 15 in LA is clouded by US-Iran tensions, with Iran's squad disrupted and protests possible.
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