Iranian-American fans boo Iran’s national anthem at World Cup match
Some fans, waving pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, booed the Iranian national anthem before the country’s opening match against New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup on Monday in Los Angeles, The Athletic reported. They played to a 2-2 draw in the Group G tilt. The Lion and Sun flag,.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from The Hill says: Some fans, waving pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, booed the Iranian national anthem before the country’s opening match against New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup on Monday in Los Angeles, The Athletic reported. They played to a 2-2 draw in the Group G tilt. The Lion and Sun flag,.
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- Primary source: The Hill
- Published: Jun 16, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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