The Institute for Voices of Liberty has filed for a temporary restraining order in California Superior Court against FIFA, challenging what it describes as restrictions on the Lion and Sun flag at World Cup events.
Iran's World Cup opening becomes a political chair: opponents of the regime want to whistle the anthem at SoFi Stadium and turn away demonstratively. The team is under massive pressure.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with four matches on Monday evening, June 15th, and Tuesday morning, June 16th. One of the highlights is the clash between Iran and New Zealand at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA, on Tuesday morning, June 16th, at 8:00 AM.