Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up
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Iran's Ali Alipour (11) battles for the ball with New Zealand's Ryan Thomas (23) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)New Zealand's Callan Elliot (24) challenges for the ball with Iran's Milad Mohammadi (5) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Iran's Ali Alipour (11) battles for the ball with New Zealand's Ryan Thomas (23) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)