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← The MonexusOpinion

The flag FIFA won't let Iran fly

At SoFi Stadium on 16 June 2026, Iran's players lined up to a standing ovation and a giant tricolour — and their own supporters waved the pre-revolutionary banner FIFA had asked them to leave at home.

By Moemedi Michael Poncana·mena·1-minute read·16 Jun 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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