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 kicks off its World Cup against New Zealand on Monday evening.

Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup on Monday.Waving the…

Protests erupted ahead of Iran's World Cup match with New Zealand as hundreds of demonstrators made their voices heard outside the stadium

Iranian football fans outside SoFi Stadium ahead of the Iran and New Zealand match say they are anti-regime but pro-Iranian team.

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 kicked off its World Cup against New Zealand on Monday night.

Schon vor dem politisch aufgeladenen WM-Auftakt des Iran gibt es Proteste. Es wehen symbolträchtige Flaggen. Die Hymne wird dann von Störgeräuschen begleitet. Gesten der Spieler…

Der politisch aufgeladene WM-Auftakt des Iran wird für Proteste genutzt. Die Hymne wird von Störgeräuschen begleitet, symbolträchtige Flaggen und Plakate werden einkassiert.…

Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G after a build-up overshadowed by politics

Iran's players reacted as their country's national anthem was played ahead of their match against New Zealand

Iranian fans accused anti-government protesters of heckling them as they went into the stadium for the match against New Zealand

Amid intense anti-government protests and anthem booing, a resilient Iran twice fought back through Rezaeian and Mohebi to deny the All Whites a historic World Cup win.

By Hatem MaherINGLEWOOD, California June 15 (Reuters) - Whistles drowned out parts of Iran's national anthem while other fans sang along, setting the tone for a World Cup opener…

The late celebrations reflected the determination of Amir Ghalenoei's side. Yet, on a night shaped by diplomatic tensions and a divided diaspora, football often seemed secondary…

A goal was celebrated by some fans critical of the Iranian government, many of whom carried Iran's pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag. Some also booed Iran's national anthem…

Fans defied FIFA’s ban during Iran’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles, waving the pre-1979 banner in the stands as the national anthem was met with boos and the diaspora’s…

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In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.

Tehran residents gathered in cafes to watch Iran's World Cup match against New Zealand. Despite the early morning kick-off, fans showed excitement for their team. The game…