Secret plot ahead of Iran’s World Cup blockbuster at SoFi Stadium — as FIFA forced to step in
Tensions are escalating across California ahead of Iran’s World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium, with protests outside stadiums, a legal fight over flags and heightened security. At the center of contro…
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Metro Secret plot ahead of Iran’s World Cup blockbuster at SoFi Stadium — as FIFA forced to step in By Daniel Farr Published June 14, 2026, 6:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Tensions are escalating across California ahead of Iran’s World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium, with protests outside stadiums, a legal fight over flags and heightened security. At the center of controversy is a plan by some in the Iranian-American community to bring the historic Lion and Sun banner into the game. It comes as a small protest took place in Los Angeles ahead of the match, while the Iranian soccer players were quietly flown into the city a day earlier than expected. 9 Protesters wave flags during a demonstration.
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