Iran Fans Cheer Team, Boo Regime as World Cup Megapolitics Unfold
At a World Cup match in Los Angeles, Iranian American fans booed Iran’s national anthem and waved the Lion and Sun flag in a defiant gesture against Tehran’s regime, while still backing the players. The live updates also span broader World Cup coverage, including Spain’s bid to host the 2030 final, Jordan’s diplomacy around its first World Cup appearance, Gulf states’ hefty football investments, and Los Angeles’ logistics and security planning ahead of the 2028 Olympics.