Iran footballer Mohammad Mohebi has responded to accusations that he allegedly made a gun gesture while celebrating his goal in their World Cup 2026 match with New Zealand.
Iran twice fought back from going behind to draw 2-2 with the Oceania outfit, with Mohebi’s 64th-minute strike salvaging a point in an entertaining affair at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
But the manner of how he celebrated his goal stoked controversy amongst fans and pundits. The 27-year-old, who plies his trade for Russian club FC Rostov, placed two fingers towards his arm, before holding two fingers out on his right hand and wagging them about in the air.
The incident has sparked calls for an investigation, given the volatility of Iran’s place in the tournament in the United States. Mohebi has since responded, speaking alongside captain Mehdi Taremi to the media after the game.
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