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War and the World Cup

War and the World Cup
NYT World Sunday 14 June 2026, 21:11 UTC By Katrin Bennhold 1 min read
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The Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot.

The Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot. [Image text:] 3 HRAN 10 JV 2 PU
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