Protests erupt at Iran's first World Cup match in Inglewood
Protests erupt at Iran's first World Cup match in Inglewood

Protests erupt at Iran's first World Cup match in Inglewood

Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been beset by challenges since the war’s outbreak, dividing the community in the United States. Fans cheered and booed loudly while Iran’s national anthem was played at the game against New Zealand, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Some spectators held large lion-and-sun flags in the front rows just hours after a court upheld FIFA’s ban on the flags.

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