Iranian fans flaunt banned Lion-and-Sun flag as FIFA crackdown fails at LA World Cup
Iranian supporters at SoFi Stadium displayed the pre-revolution Lion-and-Sun flag during a 0-0 World Cup draw with Belgium, despite FIFA’s ban and heightened security; banners and shirts carried the symbol, a protest during the anthem drew boos, and at least one fan was detained as Iran prepared for its next Group G match against Egypt.