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NewsJun 17, 2026, 12:30 PM· Associated Press
Commentator dropped at World Cup for mixing up Iran and New Zealand
In brief
Turkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up Iran and New Zealand teams.
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