Iran national anthem booed at World Cup before New Zealand game - Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G after a build-up overshadowed by politics

Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play. A rally is planned for outside the stadium near Los Angeles,

Iran’s soccer stars quietly crossed into the US on Sunday, arriving in LA a day before its opening 2026 World Cup match as extraordinary security measures surrounded the squad’s hotel. Exclusive photos obtained by the California Post show buses and vehicles emblazoned with Iranian flags and team insignia parked outside the squad’s pad,

World Cup fans at the United States men’s national team opener against Paraguay gave Iran’s flag a hostile reception during the pre-match ceremony in Los Angeles. The moment came during a ceremony built to celebrate the expanded tournament,

New Delhi: Iran has warned it could stop its World Cup matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted inside stadiums, according to reports in Iranian media citing Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali.