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- U.S. FIFA officials will bar Iran’s “Lion and Sun” flag and apparel from World Cup venues while allowing the Palestinian flag.
- Ticket sales for Iran vs New Zealand at SoFi Stadium reached 50,661 by April 10, excluding hospitality and association allocations.
- Analyst Karim Sadjadpour warned the ban could spark mass unrest among Iranian-American supporters.
- Iran opens group play against New Zealand on June 15 at SoFi Stadium, with DHS coordinating security.
