Iranian-American fans face uneasy World Cup as war rages (opens original article in a new tab)

Iranian-American fans are conflicted about attending the World Cup as political tensions between the US and Iran affect their support for the Iranian team.

• Iranian-American fans are divided over attending the World Cup due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
• Some fans support the Iranian team despite political tensions, while others boycott due to opposition to the Iranian government.
• Players face pressure to avoid nationalist gestures, with some refraining from singing the national anthem in previous tournaments.