On June 16, in the first round of the World Cup group stage, Iran faced New Zealand. Within seven minutes, Wood set up Just to break the deadlock, before Rezaeian equalised in the 32nd minute. At the interval, the score remained 1-1.

Match Events:

7' GOAL! Wood assists, Just volleys home. New Zealand 1–0 Iran

22' Taremi's long-range drive crashes off the crossbar.

32' GOAL! Lovely Iranian team move; Rezaeian flicks it in with the outside of his boot. Iran 1–1 New Zealand

45'+6' Nemat puts the ball in the net, but the flag goes up for offside – no goal.

Half-time: Iran 1–1 New Zealand