World Cup Coverage
Coach says Iran's World Cup team was ordered out of the US after Monday night's match
Detained by US customs 2 weeks ago, Aymen Hussein scores for Iran in his World Cup debut
Political tensions, travel hurdles and visa disputes: A guide to Iran's World Cup drama
‘I know what you’re going through’ – watch the moment FIFA president addresses Iran World Cup team in locker room

Iran, Zealand

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Iran player Mohammad Mohebi explains alleged 'gun' celebration after scoring goal in World Cup opener vs New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi's goal celebration during Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand has sparked widespread debate, with many interpreting the gesture as a political statement. The midfielder's actions,

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The Washington Post · 1d
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
HuffPost · 1d
Iran Opens Its Politically Charged World Cup By Playing To A 2-2 Draw With New Zealand

Iran, World Cup

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US scrambles to approve Iran player's visa after team faced World Cup absence
The U.S. State Department has acted quickly to approve the visa of Iranian soccer star Mehdi Torabi after his previous one expired.

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ABP - Live on MSN · 14h
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran reveal major travel issues and unfair treatment during tournament
Futbol Chronicle on MSN · 18h
Iran coach claims team is 'most oppressed' at World Cup after travel chaos following New Zealand draw

Iran, national anthem

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Video: Iranian national anthem prompts boos, cheers from LA World Cup crowd
Iran's World Cup match comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a deal to end the ongoing war.

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Daily Express on MSN · 1d
Iran national anthem booed as FIFA's World Cup rule defied in New Zealand match
The Mirror US on MSN · 1d
Iran players' behavior during national anthem at FIFA World Cup opener
The Associated Press on MSN

One extraordinary photo: An overhead look at New Zealand’s Elijah Just scoring against Iran

Mark J. Terrill began his career 44 years ago at the age of 16 as a freelance photographer shooting primarily for The Associated Press. In college, while studying in photojournalism, he tried his hand at sports and remotely triggered cameras and fell in love with it.
NBC New York

‘The Lion and Sun is our identity': Iranian fans protest FIFA's flag ban

FIFA’s ban on pre-revolutionary Iranian flags at the World Cup was upheld after a hearing in Los Angeles on Monday.
Detroit Free Press

Where is Sardar Azmoun? Why Iran's best player is not at World Cup

Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun is not at the 2026 World Cup despite being arguably the best player in the country. Here's why.

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