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FIFA under pressure over Iran’s lion and sun flag before 2026 World Cup matches in the United States

FIFA must decide before Iran’s matches at the 2026 World Cup whether fans may display the pre-revolutionary lion and sun flag. The dispute raises questions over stadium security, freedom of expression and political tension around Iran’s appearance in the United States, where protests, tighter controls and strong diaspora attention are expected

15.06.2026

Sports

FIFA and anti-drone security at the 2026 World Cup: no-fly zones around stadiums in three host nations

The 2026 World Cup brings a record 104 matches across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, while FIFA and security agencies tighten control of the airspace. No-fly zones, counter-drone systems and police coordination aim to protect stadiums, fan areas and teams from unauthorised drones

13.06.2026

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

Sports

FIFA faces U.S. lawsuit threat over ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at the 2026 World Cup in America

FIFA is facing pressure from the Iranian diaspora and a possible U.S. lawsuit over the planned ban on the lion-and-sun flag at the 2026 World Cup. The dispute before Iran’s matches raises questions over stadium security, free expression, fan rules and political symbols in global football at major tournaments

25.05.2026

Stadium Security

Articles with this tag

FIFA under pressure over Iran’s lion and sun flag before 2026 World Cup matches in the United States

FIFA and anti-drone security at the 2026 World Cup: no-fly zones around stadiums in three host nations

Iran threatens to walk off at World Cup 2026 over political chants and disputed flags in Los Angeles

FIFA faces U.S. lawsuit threat over ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at the 2026 World Cup in America

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