Sports
Iran threatens to walk off at World Cup 2026 over political chants and disputed flags in Los Angeles
Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has raised the possibility of halting World Cup 2026 matches if political chants are heard in stadiums or old lion-and-sun flags appear. The biggest challenge is expected in Los Angeles, where Iran plays two group matches before a large diaspora crowd and under heightened security scrutiny
10.06.2026