Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup

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Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup

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During Iran's World Cup opener in Los Angeles, thousands of anti-regime supporters cheered the Iranian Team Melli, showcasing a significant public display of support amid political tensions. Football momentarily overshadowed political issues for the Iranian diaspora.

In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.

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