### [2026-06-15](/feed/2026/06/15/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# Iranian Americans hold protests outside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, against the Iran regime and the team's participation in the FIFA World Cup ahead of its matchup against New Zealand. Additionally, protesters are seen with the Iranian Lion and Sun flag despite FIFA banning the flag from appearing at matches. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Barron's](https://www.barrons.com/news/hundreds-protest-iran-s-regime-team-ahead-of-world-cup-opener-6442b641)
2. [KNBC](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/news/local/protesters-gather-at-sofi-stadium-to-oppose-irans-world-cup-participation/3904632/)
3. [Seattle Times](https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/iranian-americans-plan-protests-and-watch-parties-ahead-of-teams-world-cup-opener/)

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4. [The Iran national football team moves its squad's base to Tijuana, Mexico, with approval from FIFA to avoid visa-related issues with the United States. ](/feed/2026/05/23/the-iran-national-football-team-moves-its-squad-s-base-to-tijuana-mexico-with-approval-from-fifa-to-avoid-visa-related.md) _Context: 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA, the team_
5. ["The Athletic" reports that FIFA is planning to ban the Iranian Lion and Sun flag and related apparel in World Cup stadiums during the upcoming games. ](/feed/2026/05/19/the-athletic-reports-that-fifa-is-planning-to-ban-the-iranian-lion-and-sun-flag-and-related-apparel-in-world-cup-stadi.md) _Context: 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA, FIFA World Cup, Iran, Lion and Sun, flag_
6. [FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms that Iran's football team will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including matches in the United States, despite the Iran war. ](/feed/2026/04/30/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-confirms-that-iran-s-football-team-will-participate-in-the-upcoming-fifa-world-cup-incl.md) _Context: 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA, FIFA World Cup, the team_
7. [U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio states that Iran's national football team can participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, while indicating that entry restrictions may apply to non-athlete delegation members with alleged links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. ](/feed/2026/04/23/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-states-that-iran-s-national-football-team-can-participate-in-the-upcoming-fifa-world.md) _Context: 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup, the team_
8. [FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists that the Iranian soccer team will play in the upcoming World Cup despite the war. ](/feed/2026/03/30/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-insists-that-the-iranian-soccer-team-will-play-in-the-upcoming-world-cup-despite-the-war.md) _Context: 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA, FIFA World Cup, the team_
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10. [Asian Football Confederation secretary general Windsor John says that the Iran national football team will still play at the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump that their safety could be at risk. ](/feed/2026/03/15/asian-football-confederation-secretary-general-windsor-john-says-that-the-iran-national-football-team-will-still-play-at.md) _Context: 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup, the team_