Pre-revolutionary Iran flag barred from World Cup stadiums by FIFA
FIFA has prohibited the display of pre-revolutionary Iran flags at World Cup stadiums this summer. The ban comes as the Palestinian flag will be allowed, as it is recognized by FIFA. This decision has sparked controversy, particularly among the Iranian diaspora, who view the old flag as a symbol of identity and protest.
- ▪FIFA has ruled that pre-revolutionary Iran flags and apparel are not allowed at the World Cup.
- ▪The Palestinian flag is permitted as it is an officially approved flag of a FIFA member association.
- ▪The ban on the old Iranian imagery has been enforced previously, including at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Soccer Pre-revolutionary Iran flag barred from World Cup stadiums by FIFA By Edward Lewis Published May 19, 2026, 4:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google World Cup fans are banned from bringing in pre-revolutionary Iran flags and apparel to stadiums this summer — while the controversial Palestinian flag will be allowed. FIFA has ruled items with the symbolism will not be allowed at this year’s iteration of the globe’s most-famous soccer tournament, The Athletic reported on Tuesday. FIFA says the flag violates their code of conduct, which states “banners, flags, fliers, apparel and other paraphernalia, that are of a political, offensive and/or discriminatory nature” will not be allowed at event venues.
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