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Protesters gather outside Iran's first 2026 World Cup match

Name: Protesters gather outside Iran's first 2026 World Cup match
Uploaded: 2026-06-16T07:00:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 19 s
Description: There were tense moments in Los Angeles on Monday amid Iran's first match at the 2026 World Cup. Protests were held outside of SoFi Stadium against the Iranian regime and later Iran's coach said his team was forced to return immediately to its training base in Mexico. Nicole Valdes reports.

There were tense moments in Los Angeles on Monday amid Iran's first match at the 2026 World Cup. Protests were held outside of SoFi Stadium against the Iranian regime and later Iran's coach said his team was forced to return immediately to its training base in Mexico. Nicole Valdes reports.