Geopolitics and sports collide as Iran plays in Los Angeles
The World Cup in Los Angeles has become a focal point for geopolitical tensions, as Iran's participation triggers protests and debates.
<img alt="Two people holding Iranian and U.S. flags stand outside a large stadium, which can be seen in the background." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/6bb5d96f-f1aa-4c75-9fe0-8a9a2687f22f,1781460001190/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C318%2C3389%2C1906%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Ali Khorsand and Farhad Khashiy stand in front of L.A.'s Sofi Stadium before the first game of the World Cup in the United States on Friday, June 12, 2026. Protesters from the city's...