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Iran flag differences, explained: What to know about World Cup ban and history before, after 1979 revolution

Why Iran's flag has caused some controversy for fans attending the World Cup in North America.
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Iran Lion and Sun flag ban, explained: Meaning, history and more to know about banner outlawed at World Cup

Here's what you need to know about the Iran Lion and Sun flag, which FIFA outlawed at games during the 2026 World Cup.

At Iran's World Cup opener, a banned flag became a flashpoint at the stadium gates

FIFA's desire to keep out the Lion and Sun flag was strong enough that security guards were instructed to check any flag they ...
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FIFA will again prohibit the pre-revolutionary Iran flag in World Cup stadiums

Members of the Iranian diaspora have waved the pre-revolutionary flag at previous events as a form of protest at the Tehran regime Izhar Khan / Getty Images FIFA intends to once again prohibit fans ...

FIFA threatened with U.S. lawsuit over World Cup ban on pre-revolutionary Iran flag

The Institute for Voices of Liberty has sent a letter to FIFA outlining its concerns and plans to follow up with legal action ...