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Fans expected a flag ban at Iran’s first World Cup match in LA, but it was all over SoFi
FIFA had previously indicated that Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag would be banned in its stadiums. But many fans were seen waving it in the stands.
What happened
According to LAist’s source item, Fans expected a flag ban at Iran’s first World Cup match in LA, but it was all over SoFi, FIFA had previously indicated that Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag would be banned in its stadiums. But many fans were seen waving it in the stands.
Context
The development sits in VINI’s California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is linked so readers can check the source account, follow later updates, and compare new coverage against the first published record. The source item is dated 2026-06-16T16:30:29+00:00.
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Primary source: Fans expected a flag ban at Iran’s first World Cup match in LA, but it was all over SoFi via LAist. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.
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- Fans expected a flag ban at Iran’s first World Cup match in LA, but it was all over SoFiLAist - 2026-06-16T16:30:29+00:00
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