Iranian soccer fans attending the 2026 World Cup match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles booed the Islamic Republic's national anthem before kickoff, according to circulating video and social media reports. The demonstration signals continued diaspora opposition to the Iranian regime on a global stage.
Iranian fans at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles booed the Islamic Republic's national anthem as it played ahead of the team's World Cup match against New Zealand, according to video footage circulating on social media and reported by Israeli channels. The crowd's audible jeers were a stark display of opposition to the regime on a global stage, with many in the stands waving pre-revolutionary Iranian flags or holding signs critical of the government. The demonstration follows a pattern of political expression by the Iranian diaspora at sporting events. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Iranian players themselves sang the anthem before the same match — highlighting the divide between the regime's official representatives and its citizens abroad. The protest is not independently verified by The Zioneer, though multiple reports point to the same incident. No arrests or official reactions have been reported at this hour.
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