Iran is set to play its first World Cup match against New Zealand after months of uncertainty and controversy.
The team has been training in Mexico after the US declined to host them, and its entire ticket allocation was withdrawn just days before the match.
Multiple protests are expected outside the stadium in Los Angeles, with many Iranian Americans divided over whether to support the team.
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