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

NPR | By Arezou Rezvani

Published June 15, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT

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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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Arezou Rezvani

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