Iran forward explains why he did ‘gun’ celebration after goal against New Zealand (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi sparked controversy with a 'gun' celebration after scoring in a World Cup 2026 draw against New Zealand, which he later defended as a fan gesture.

• Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi scored an equaliser in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand
• Mohebbi's 'finger gun' celebration sparked social media outrage
• Mohebbi defended the gesture as a fan celebration