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New Zealand's men's national football team opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against Iran in Group G at Los Angeles Stadium, drawing immediate attention. A last-minute squad change added to the news, with midfielder Matt Garbett ruled out due to injury and replaced by Logan Rogerson just before kickoff.
New Zealand men's national football team, an international soccer team, is trending after drawing 2-2 with Iran in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener with a last-minute squad change.
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