1 Apr, 12:47··

Iranian Players Protest US Strike at World Cup

France24

Iranian football players protested against a US air strike on an Iranian school, which reportedly killed at least 170 people, including students, a month prior. They displayed photos during a friendly match against Costa Rica, confronting FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino stated that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play its three matches in the United States.

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