During the FIFA World Cup match on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles, some fans booed the Iranian national anthem prior to the match between Iran and New Zealand. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Fans were seen waving pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, known as the Lion and Sun flag, which features a green, white, and red horizontal tricolor.
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Fans Boo Iranian National Anthem at World Cup Match
At the FIFA World Cup match on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles, some fans booed the Iranian national anthem before the game between Iran and New Zealand, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The fans displayed pre-revolutionary Iranian flags during the event.
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