Iran's players reacted as their country's national anthem was played ahead of their match against New Zealand
Iran players' behaviour during national anthem in World Cup opener vs New Zealand
Iran's players reacted as their country's national anthem was played ahead of their match against New Zealand
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Jarrod Castillo Sports Reporter and Scott Trotter Sports Writer
02:43, 16 Jun 2026Updated 03:13, 16 Jun 2026
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