Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener (opens original article in a new tab)

Iranian Americans are split over Iran's World Cup participation, with protests planned against the government and watch parties for the team.

• Iranian Americans are divided over Iran's World Cup participation, with some planning protests and others watching matches
• Protesters aim to display the pre-1979 Iranian flag, opposing the Islamic Republic's rule
• FIFA's ban on political flags has led to a lawsuit by Iranian American groups