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Iranian authorities are set to take action against fans who booed the national anthem during the World Cup match against New Zealand in Inglewood.
According to the Noor News portal, several supporters have already been identified, and legal proceedings have been initiated against them in Iran. If found guilty, their assets within the country will be frozen.
All World Cup matches are broadcast live on bnt.sportal.bg. The platform will stream all 104 games from the 2026 World Cup schedule in real-time.
A significant number of Iranian fans attending the 2-2 draw against New Zealand carried the old national flag, featuring the sun and lion emblem, which has become a symbol of protests against the current regime. These supporters unequivocally reject the Islamic Republic's current flag and anthem, as reported by BTA.
The fans themselves told US media that while they fully support the Iranian national team, they do not endorse the regime in Tehran. Their fervent celebrations for both goals scored against New Zealand underscored this sentiment.
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