The atmosphere was politically charged, and emotions were high ahead of Iran's World Cup game against New Zealand, with protests taking place before the match
Iran national anthem booed as FIFA's World Cup rule defied in New Zealand match
The atmosphere was politically charged, and emotions were high ahead of Iran's World Cup game against New Zealand, with protests taking place before the match
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02:26, 16 Jun 2026Updated 02:26, 16 Jun 2026
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Iran kicked off its World Cup against New Zealand on Monday night.
Iran's players reacted as their country's national anthem was played ahead of their match against New Zealand
By Hatem MaherINGLEWOOD, California June 15 (Reuters) - Whistles drowned out parts of Iran's national anthem while other fans…
Iranian football fans outside SoFi Stadium ahead of the Iran and New Zealand match say they are anti-regime but pro-Iranian team.
