16.06.2026 09:00
During the Iran-New Zealand match broadcast on TRT, the commentator's confusion of the two teams in the early minutes drew attention. The narration error, lasting about 4 minutes, became one of the most talked-about details of the match.
Iran and New Zealand faced off in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Football fans following the match on TRT 1 witnessed an interesting mix-up in the early minutes of the game.
MIXED UP THE TWO TEAMS
During the live broadcast, the commentator was seen confusing Iran and New Zealand for about four minutes. While Iran's attacks were reported as New Zealand's offensive plays, New Zealand's positions were described as Iran's attacks.
DID NOT ESCAPE THE VIEWERS' ATTENTION
Football fans following the match quickly noticed the confusion. The commentary error, especially in the early parts of the match, caused astonishment among viewers.
"REALIZED WHEN TAREMI APPEARED ON SCREEN"
In the later minutes of the match, the confusion ended when Iran's star footballer Mehdi Taremi appeared on screen. After the error, many football fans highlighted that the two teams were incorrectly described for an extended period.
MATCH ENDED IN A DRAW
Meanwhile, in the match played in Los Angeles, Iran and New Zealand left the field with a 2-2 draw. However, after the match, the commentary confusion during the broadcast was as much a topic of discussion as the score.