World Cup Coverage
Iran World Cup team forced to leave US after tournament opener in apparent change of plans
Detained by US customs 2 weeks ago, Aymen Hussein scores for Iran in his World Cup debut

Iran World Cup team forced to leave US

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Iran coach says World Cup team 'oppressed' by travel disruptions amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Iran’s coach is speaking out as the World Cup squad faced last-minute travel changes and visa uncertainty, impacting their performance.

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AOL · 20h
Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says
Reuters · 1d
Iran coach says team 'oppressed' by travel chaos after 2‑2 draw

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, 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.
Morning Call PA

Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’

Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive places in the world for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence they will square off in a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle coinciding with the city’s annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
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.

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