Iran kicks off its World Cup in Los Angeles today in front of a crowd that consists of both fans cheering them on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the Tehran government.

Iran opened its World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday, as protests outside SoFi Stadium underscored how closely the match was tied to the war and political turmoil ...

When Iran takes to the field on Monday for the first game of its World Cup, Sara Barahman will be among the thousands of protesters outside the stadium waving a very specific flag: the one used by the ...

INGLEWOOD – A protest was held near SoFi Stadium Monday, hours before Iran was to begin play in the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand, in an effort to “again educate the public and policy makers ...