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Protests staged outside Iran's World Cup opener in Los Angeles

Demonstrators gathered outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during Iran's World Cup match with New Zealand on Monday, the first match of the tournament for Iran. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Inglewood, California.

Published June 16, 2026, 6:31 PM
Updated June 16, 2026, 7:27 PM789
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Protests staged outside Iran's World Cup opener in Los Angeles

Demonstrators gathered outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during Iran's World Cup match with New Zealand on Monday, the first match of the tournament for Iran. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Inglewood, California.

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