Iran threatens to walk off World Cup pitch over protests
Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali stated that officials have informed FIFA of their plan to exit immediately upon hearing protests. The demand includes restricting fans to the official national flag only.
The team will also withdraw if the old Persian flag is present. This stance highlights potential political tensions at the 2026 event.
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