Iranian Americans Protest for Change Outside Iran's World Cup Match, in Photos
Iranian Americans planned larger demonstrations as the team arrived from Mexico, with about a dozen protesters already outside the stadium, police said.
- The Iran soccer team arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday, preparing for their first World Cup match on Monday amid planned protests by the Iranian American diaspora against the Tehran government and the US-Iran war.
- Iran's participation faces intense controversy following the war that began in February, when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, creating diplomatic strain around the tournament.
- "Can they go to cheer a team that comes with the flag of the Islamic Republic and national anthem?" Koroush Krumarsi asked Sunday, capturing the diaspora's torn sentiment between excitement and anger at the government crackdown.
- A court rejected a California non-profit's lawsuit seeking to prevent restrictions on symbols on Monday, while FIFA prohibits political apparel and security remains tight in Inglewood.
- Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand in Group G at 6 p.m. local time, with authorities anticipating larger protests as the tournament unfolds.
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Iranian Americans protest for change outside Iran's World Cup match, in photos
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran’s first World Cup match Monday, calling for change in Tehran and waving the prerevolution lion-and-sun flag.
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coastaltvnews.comHundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - 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.
Iranian Americans Likely to Hold Protests as Iran Prepares for FIFA WC Opener
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The team arrived in the US for the first time in this tournament on Sunday, after receiving a warm send-off from fans at their base camp at Tijuana, Mexico and touched down in LA just as a deal to end the US-Iran war was announced. LA is notably home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran. Sports News | Iranian Americans Likely to Hold Protests as Iran Prepares for FIFA WC Opener.
Protests planned in California as Iran prepares for Men's World Cup match against New Zealand
Some protests are expected in Southern California on Monday night as Iran's soccer team prepares to face New Zealand in its first match of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Los Angeles.
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