Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFans turn their back on the pitch during the national anthems during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 15 (Getty)Iran's national anthem was booed by some spectators at SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles during their World Cup match against New Zealand. The game occurred hours after President Donald Trump announced a preliminary US-Iran peace deal to end America's war with Iran. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the stadium, demonstrating against the Iranian regime and its crackdown on pro-democracy activists. Iran's participation in the tournament has been controversial, set against the backdrop of a war and internal protests in Iran. FIFA upheld a ban on the pre-revolutionary Iranian flag, citing rules against political, offensive, or discriminatory symbols. In fullIran national anthem booed at World Cup before New Zealand gameThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump’s Iran peace deal overshadowed by boos for anthem at World Cup
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFans turn their back on the pitch during the national anthems during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 15 (Getty)Iran's national anthem was booed by some spectators at SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles during their World Cup match against New Zealand. The game occurred hours after President Donald Trump announced a preliminary US-Iran peace deal to end America's war with Iran. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the stadium, demonstrating against the Iranian regime and its crackdown on pro-democracy activists. Iran's participation in the tournament has been controversial, set against the backdrop of a war and internal protests in Iran. FIFA upheld a ban on the pre-revolutionary Iranian flag, citing rules against political, offensive, or discriminatory symbols. In fullIran national anthem booed at World Cup before New Zealand gameThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
