Football World Cup: Iran v NZ All Whites - protest before Los Angeles game planned
Protesters in Los Angeles plan to display the pre‑1979 Iranian Lion and Sun flag before the World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand. The Iranian team has warned that the presence of the flag inside SoFi Stadium could lead them to halt the game, citing FIFA rules against political symbols. Tensions surrounding the match are heightened by the ongoing US‑Iran conflict and visa restrictions on Iranian staff.
- ▪Iranian-American student Sara Barahman said the protest is about the regime, not the team.
- ▪Organisers led by 65‑year‑old Sid Mohasseb aim to gather 40,000‑50,000 demonstrators around the stadium.
- ▪More than a dozen Iranian team staff have been denied US visas for the group‑stage matches.
- ▪Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali warned that displaying the Lion and Sun flag could force officials to stop the match.
- ▪FIFA regulations prohibit political accessories inside stadiums, putting the match at risk of disruption.
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Home / WorldFootball World Cup: Iran v NZ All Whites - protest before Los Angeles game plannedAFP14 Jun, 2026 10:25 PM4 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA protester holds a placard reading "FIFA: Blocking our historic flag is supporting repression" during a demonstration in commemoration of the National Lion and Sun Day. Protesters are demanding the use of the Iranian Sun And Lion Flag during the Fifa Football World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and US.
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