https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jaded-and-exhausted-many-iranians-shrug-at-world-cupContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jaded-and-exhausted-many-iranians-shrug-at-world-cuphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jaded-and-exhausted-many-iranians-shrug-at-world-cup#u1147Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:57:38 +0000Iran’s national team played its first World Cup match on U.S. soil amid widespread fatigue among fans, political protests, and internal divisions. Many Iranians—both at home and abroad—showed little enthusiasm, while Iranian Americans staged demonstrations. The team’s performance was overshadowed by broader regional tensions and economic struggles.What's confirmed:Iran’s national team played its first World Cup match on U.S. soil against New Zealand, with the game taking place amid ongoing peace negotiations involving Iran and the U.S.Protests were held outside the stadium in Los Angeles as th