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Soccer-Boos, Cheers and a Draw: Iran’s World Cup Opener Reflects Deep Divisions

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By Hatem Maher
INGLEWOOD, California June 15 (Reuters) – Whistles drowned out parts ⁠of ⁠Iran’s national anthem while other fans sang ⁠along, setting the tone for a World Cup opener that often felt more significant ​for political allegiances than the… [2702 chars]

Source: U.S. News & World Report | Published: 2026-06-16T04:10:00Z

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