'Iranian People Reject This Regime': Protesters Condemn Regime Ahead Of World Cup Opener

About a dozen protesters gathered outside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, ahead of Iran's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against New Zealand.Demonstrators condemned the Iranian government, waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flag and displaying signs featuring the names and photos of athletes they allege were killed by Iranian authorities. Organizers said the protest aimed to draw global attention to human rights concerns and political repression in Iran as the world's focus turns to football.Some activists also called on FIFA to exclude Iran from the tournament, arguing that the governing body should not provide a platform to the Iranian government.Iran was scheduled to begin its Group G campaign against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium later that day. #Iran #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #IranProtests #SoFiStadium #NewZealand #HumanRights #LosAngeles #IranFootball #WorldCup #NDTVWorld