Yahoo Sports reports: Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium is carrying a political edge beyond the action on the pitch, and the national anthem set that tone before kickoff. The match is taking place in Los Angeles, home to one of the largest Iranian diaspora communities in the world.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 2:16 AM
How soccer fans at SoFi Stadium reacted to Iran’s national anthem during World Cup opener
Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium is carrying a political edge beyond the action on the pitch, and the national anthem set that tone before kickoff. The match is taking place in Los Angeles, home to one of the largest Iranian diaspora communities in the world.
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