Israeli flag removed at World Cup match as Palestinian flags remain

Supporters with flags from Palestine, Israel and Iran in the stands during the World Cup match between Iran v New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium on June 15, 2026. (photo credit:  Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)
An Israeli flag was reportedly removed from a fan at a World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand, while nearby Palestinian flags were left in place, Hebrew media reported.
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