Why the Iranian Team Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

New York Times Tuesday 16 June 2026, 08:22 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read

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Protesters outside of SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday.

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Why the Iranian Team Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

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