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‘Part of our culture’: Iran defying hardships and dreaming of first World Cup knockout round appearance

Iran is competing for a historic first spot in the World Cup knockout round. The team faces challenges including travel restrictions, visa issues, and damaged soccer infrastructure. Fans at SoFi Stadium have displayed banned Lion-and-Sun flags despite FIFA restrictions.

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New reports detail the impact of joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's soccer league.

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  1. Iran Seeks First World Cup Knockout Round Appearance Amid Hardships

    Iran is competing for a historic first spot in the World Cup knockout round. The team faces challenges including travel restrictions, visa issues, and damaged soccer infrastructure. Fans at SoFi Stadium have displayed banned Lion-and-Sun flags despite FIFA restrictions.

    What's confirmed:

    • Iran is playing for a chance to reach the World Cup knockout round for the first time.
    • The Iranian team has played to a draw in its first two World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium.
    • War, visa issues, and travel restrictions have disrupted Iran's soccer infrastructure.
    • Iranian fans have brought banned Lion-and-Sun flags into SoFi Stadium.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel in late February caused the Iranian domestic league to stop playing.
    • A top Iranian soccer official once doubted the country would be able to participate in this World Cup.
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