Iran’s players arrived at the 2026 World Cup wearing a mysterious number on their lapels, sparking debate far beyond soccer.

Fans waved Iran's banned pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flags during the country's 0-0 FIFA World Cup draw with Belgium in ...

For one evening in America, the most powerful symbol in the stadium was not the scoreboard. It was the reappearance of the Lion and Sun-and the message carried by thousands who raised it. Opinion.

Iran and Egypt are scheduled to play a World Cup group stage match at Seattle's Lumen Field on Friday in what the city has ...

FIFA says it permits rainbow symbols in venues at the World Cup. Joseph Weiser / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Iran Football Federation wants FIFA to prevent any “ceremonies or promotional ...