Iranian Diaspora Divided Over Team Melli World Cup Support

Despite the upcoming World Cup campaign starting June 15 near Los Angeles, the Iranian diaspora remains deeply divided. While some fans plan to attend games to show national pride, others refuse to support the team they view as complicit in the government's repression. Players have faced severe repercussions for speaking out, and recent gestures, such as honoring victims of a US strike, have further complicated the relationship between fans and the squad.