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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 3 MIN

Iran's World Cup game brings mixed emotions for Iranian Americans living in L.A.

from Morning Edition · host Arezou Rezvani

Iran's national soccer team will play against New Zealand Monday night in Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran. Many are torn on whether to support Iran's team.

Iran's national soccer team will play against New Zealand Monday night in Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran. Many are torn on whether to support Iran's team.

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