Iranian Americans protest Iran government ahead of World Cup match in LA

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Iranian Americans protested against the Iran government at a Los Angeles stadium ahead of Iran's first 2026 World Cup match. Some called for unity beyond politics as this coincided with a deal announced to end U.S.-Iran war tensions.

By Miguel Gutierrez and Ed White INGLEWOOD, California, June 15 (Reuters) - Iranian Americans streamed into the Los Angeles stadium where Iran are due to play their first match at the 2026 World Cup on Monday, some wearing or carrying political symbols protesting the government, while others called for Iranians to band together and forget politics. The team arrived at the stadium, having flown into the U.S. on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, touching down in Los Angeles just as a deal was announced to end the U.S.-Iran war.