The U.S.-Israeli war has left fans torn between excitement, anger at Tehran’s crackdown on protesters and concern that Washington’s bombing campaign has gone too far.

LOS ANGELES, June 10 : Instead of pride, many Iranian-Americans feel shame about the Iran team's participation in the World Cup and are demanding that FIFA boots the country out…

Protesters have accused the Iranian government of using the tournament to sportswash its killing of dissidents.

Another protester said the players were being used like tools to help the Iranian government look good on the world stage and that the players deserved little pity.

Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is…

TIJUANA, June 11 — Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation...

Iranian Players Were Cleared to Compete, but Key Officials, Staff and Supporters Face Restrictions as Political Tensions Spill Into the 2026 Tournament

Even before a ball has been kicked, the tension has been clear among not only supporters but team members, too

The U.S.-Israeli war has left fans torn between excitement, anger at Tehran’s crackdown on protesters and concern that Washington’s bombing campaign has gone too far.

LOS ANGELES: When Iran kick off their World Cup campaign next week in Los Angeles, Iranian-American businessman Ehsan Shafi will be in the stands cheering on Team Melli, a rare…