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Iran World Cup opener draws protests

NPR | By Arezou Rezvani
Published June 16, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

Protesters rallied for change outside Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand as fans packed the stadium.

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Arezou Rezvani
Arezou Rezvani is a senior editor for NPR's Morning Edition and founding editor of Up First, NPR's daily news podcast.
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