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An Israeli flag was reportedly removed from a fan at a World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand, while nearby Palestinian flags were left in place, Hebrew media reported.

The Iranian Football Federation requested the change after the war broke out. The team is scheduled to play two group-stage games of the World Cup in Los Angeles and one game in Seattle. Iranian officials reported earlier this month that the players and staff had not yet received U.S. visas

Iran is set to participate in the World Cup in the United States, with its team expected to play two games in Los Angeles, which is home to the world's largest Iranian expatriate community. The White House reportedly declined to comment on FIFA's expected ban

FIFA's chief is set to meet officials from Iran's Football Federation in Istanbul, where he is expected to offer 'reassurance' over the Islamic Republic's participation in the 2026 World Cup, although some of its players are allegedly IRGC members

Iranian officials have said that, since U.S. President Trump himself stated he could not ensure the Iranian team's safety, they have asked FIFA to move their games to Mexico, a 2026 World Cup co-host

Given the escalation with the U.S., 'it is unlikely that we can look forward to the World Cup,' Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, said in an inteview with Spanish outlet Marca

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